Clara City, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clara City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clara City and Chippewa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chippewa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chippewa County compares with Minnesota
Chippewa County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chippewa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chippewa County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 39% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Chippewa County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Chippewa County: 7.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chippewa County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Clara City since 2015; patterns below come from Chippewa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 17.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clara City since 2015: SR-7 (2), CR-11 (1) and Kandi Chippewa Line St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Clara City fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chippewa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| Kandi Chippewa Line St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chippewa County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 22 |
| 50Th St | 15 |
| 60Th St Ne | 9 |
| 50Th St Se | 6 |
| 60Th St Nw | 6 |
| Usth 212 | 6 |
| 1St St | 5 |
| 60Th Ave Se | 5 |
Clara City at a glance
| Population | 1,390 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 739 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56222) | $71,429 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56222) | $158,950 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chippewa 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 | 5 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +68% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +12% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | +16% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clara City
How many truck accidents are there in Clara City?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Chippewa County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 65 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clara City?
Truck crashes in Chippewa County peak in October, with 17.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clara City?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chippewa County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clara City compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Chippewa County has 85.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clara City?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.