Twin Lakes Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Twin Lakes Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Twin Lakes Township and Carlton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carlton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carlton County compares with Minnesota
Carlton County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carlton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carlton County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 46.2% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Carlton County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Carlton County at a glance: December 19.6% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Carlton County has recorded 143 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
With 29 truck crashes reported in Twin Lakes Township since 2015, this page uses Carlton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (19.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 65.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 46.2% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Twin Lakes happened on CR-4 (1), I-35 (1) and SR-210 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Twin Lakes Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 46.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carlton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-4 | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carlton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 36 |
| Mnth 210 | 20 |
| Mnth 45 | 8 |
| Mnth 73 | 6 |
| Csah 45 | 4 |
| Mnth 33 | 4 |
| W Co Hwy 61 | 3 |
| Cloquet Ave | 2 |
Twin Lakes Township at a glance
| Population | 2,109 |
| Land area | 42.8 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55718) | $96,546 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55718) | $319,177 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carlton 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 11 | +398% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | -9% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Twin Lakes Township
How many truck accidents are there in Twin Lakes Township?
Since 2015, 143 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carlton County (42 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Twin Lakes Township?
December has the most truck crashes in Carlton County, 19.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Twin Lakes Township?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carlton County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Twin Lakes Township compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carlton County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Twin Lakes Township?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.