Lone Tree, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lone Tree: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lone Tree 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 |
Chippewa County has lower values than Minnesota for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Chippewa County: 7.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chippewa County. They injured 65 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Lone Tree since 2015, this page uses Chippewa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (17.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 18.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-7 (2), 60th St Sw (1) and Kandi Chippewa Line St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Lone Tree fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chippewa County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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-40 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 60th St Sw | 1 |
| Kandi Chippewa Line St | 1 |
| Ts-349 120th St Se | 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 |
Lone Tree at a glance
| Population | 235 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 6 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lone Tree
How many truck accidents are there in Lone Tree?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Chippewa County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 65 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lone Tree?
Since 2015, SR-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lone Tree: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lone Tree?
The worst month is October: 17.3% of truck crashes in Chippewa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lone Tree?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Chippewa County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Lone Tree compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Chippewa County records 85.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lone Tree?
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.