Cromwell Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cromwell Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cromwell Township and Clay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clay County numbers.
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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 418 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Cromwell Township since 2015, this page uses Clay County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 54.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cromwell since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (2) and US-10 (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 Cromwell Township fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 45.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 2 |
| US-10 | 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 |
Cromwell Township at a glance
| Population | 389 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56549) | $105,968 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56549) | $339,776 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cromwell Township
How many truck accidents are there in Cromwell Township?
418 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 142 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cromwell Township?
December has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cromwell Township?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Cromwell Township compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cromwell Township?
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.