St. Clair, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Clair: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Clair and Blue Earth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Blue Earth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blue Earth County compares with Minnesota
Blue Earth County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blue Earth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Blue Earth County has lower values than Minnesota for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Blue Earth County at a glance: December worst month: 12.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Blue Earth County has recorded 358 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in St. Clair since 2015, this page uses Blue Earth County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Clair since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-10 164Th St (1), CR-3 N Victory Dr (1), SR-22 (1), SR-83 (1) and US-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for St. Clair fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Blue Earth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-10 164Th St | 1 |
| CR-3 N Victory Dr | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
| Us-Usth 14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blue Earth County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 47 |
| Usth 169 | 45 |
| Mnth 60 | 29 |
| Mnth 22 | 25 |
| Hwy | 10 |
| Mnth 30 | 9 |
| 3Rd Ave | 8 |
| N Riverfront Dr | 7 |
St. Clair at a glance
| Population | 717 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,105 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56080) | $105,398 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56080) | $215,764 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blue Earth County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 23 | +191% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 30 | +27% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 27 | -8% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Clair
How many truck crashes happen in St. Clair?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Blue Earth County (125 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in St. Clair?
December has the most truck crashes in Blue Earth County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in St. Clair?
Since 2015, Blue Earth County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does St. Clair compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Blue Earth County records 42.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. Clair?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.