Wyoming, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wyoming: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wyoming 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 sits below Minnesota on 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).
What stands out in Wyoming: I-35 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wyoming since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chisago County. They injured 79 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 32 truck crashes were reported in Wyoming 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%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Wyoming with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-13 Manning Tr N (1), N Shore Tr (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 Wyoming fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chisago County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| CR-13 Manning Tr N | 1 |
| N Shore Tr | 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 |
Wyoming at a glance
| Population | 8,173 |
| Land area | 20.7 sq mi |
| Density | 396 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55013) | $109,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55013) | $397,331 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wyoming
How many truck accidents are there in Wyoming?
Chisago County has had 190 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 79 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wyoming?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wyoming: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wyoming?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Chisago County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wyoming?
Since 2015, Chisago County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wyoming compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 27.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chisago County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wyoming?
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.