Clay County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 418 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Minnesota
Clay County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Clay County sits below Minnesota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clay County at a glance: 45.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Overview
Clay County has recorded 418 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 45.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-9 (3), CR-26 90Th Ave N (1) and CR-31 230Th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Clay County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 45.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clay County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| CR-26 90Th Ave N | 1 |
| CR-31 230Th St | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 192 |
| Usth 10 | 42 |
| 90Th Ave | 20 |
| Usth 75 | 15 |
| 140Th St | 13 |
| 70Th St | 8 |
| 28Th Ave | 7 |
| 160Th Ave | 6 |
Clay County at a glance
| Population | 66,848 |
| Land area | 1,045.2 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,989 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 14 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 30 | +116% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | +18% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +2% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clay County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clay County
How many truck crashes happen in Clay County?
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (142 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clay County?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Clay County: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County?
The worst month is December: 14.8% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clay County?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clay County compared with Minnesota?
Clay County records 51.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clay County?
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.