Felton, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Felton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Felton 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.
Clay County at a glance: 45.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 25.6% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 418 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Felton had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clay County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Felton since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (2), CR-26 90Th Ave N (1) and CR-39 120Th Ave (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 Felton fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 45.1% 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-26 90Th Ave N | 1 |
| CR-39 120Th Ave | 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 |
Felton at a glance
| Population | 169 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 167 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56536) | $69,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56536) | $224,886 |
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 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 Felton
How many truck crashes happen in Felton?
418 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 142 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Felton?
December has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Felton?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Felton compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
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 Felton?
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.