Center City, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center City and Chisago County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chisago County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chisago County compares with Minnesota
Chisago County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chisago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chisago County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Chisago County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Center City at a glance: SR-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Center City: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Chisago County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Center City since 2015, this page uses Chisago County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-67 (1) and US-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Center City fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chisago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 4 |
| CR-67 | 1 |
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chisago County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 34 |
| Lake Blvd | 19 |
| Saint Croix Tr | 17 |
| Forest Blvd | 10 |
| Usth 8 | 8 |
| Main St | 5 |
| Bench St | 4 |
| Mnth 95 | 4 |
Center City at a glance
| Population | 640 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,085 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55045) | $108,929 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55045) | $390,593 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chisago 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +554% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center City
How many truck accidents are there in Center City?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Chisago County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 79 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Center City?
SR-95 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Center City since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Center City?
September has the most truck crashes in Chisago County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Chisago County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Center City compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chisago County has 27.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Center 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.