Franconia, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franconia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franconia 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Franconia: SR-95 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Franconia.
Overview
Chisago County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Franconia had 15 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Chisago County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-95 leads within 10 miles of Franconia with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-K (1) and US-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Franconia 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.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Chisago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 3 |
| CR-K | 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 |
Franconia at a glance
| Population | 1,756 |
| Land area | 30.2 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55074) | $106,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55074) | $289,514 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Franconia
How many truck crashes happen in Franconia?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Chisago County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 79 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Franconia?
NHTSA data shows SR-95 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franconia since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Franconia?
Truck crashes in Chisago County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Franconia?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chisago County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Franconia compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 27.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chisago County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franconia?
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.