Chisago Lake, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chisago Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chisago Lake 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Chisago County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Chisago Lake: SR-95 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Chisago Lake.
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chisago County. They injured 79 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Chisago Lake since 2015; patterns below come from Chisago County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
27.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-95 leads within 10 miles of Chisago Lake with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-67 (1) and US-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Chisago Lake fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chisago County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Chisago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 3 |
| 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 |
Chisago Lake at a glance
| Population | 4,950 |
| Land area | 43.1 sq mi |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55012) | $101,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55012) | $387,064 |
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 Chisago Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Chisago Lake?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chisago County (79 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Chisago Lake?
SR-95 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chisago Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chisago Lake?
September has the most truck crashes in Chisago County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chisago Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Chisago County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Chisago Lake compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chisago County has 27.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chisago Lake?
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.