Dilworth, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dilworth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dilworth 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Clay County is lower 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.
The headline for Clay County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Dilworth since 2015; patterns below come from Clay County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
45.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Dilworth with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-9 (2), 12th Ave N (1) and 45th St N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Dilworth fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- 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.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 5 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| 12th Ave N | 1 |
| 45th St N | 1 |
| 45th St S | 1 |
| CR-26 90Th Ave N | 1 |
| Sr-Main Avenue | 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 |
Dilworth at a glance
| Population | 4,811 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,390 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56529) | $90,694 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56529) | $265,373 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dilworth
How many truck accidents are there in Dilworth?
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (142 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dilworth?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dilworth: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dilworth?
December has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dilworth?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dilworth compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 51.5 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dilworth?
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.