Oakport, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oakport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oakport 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Clay County: 45.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Overview
Police reported 418 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Oakport 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Oakport with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 12th Ave N (1), 45th St N (1) and CR-17 (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 Oakport fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 5 |
| 12th Ave N | 1 |
| 45th St N | 1 |
| CR-17 | 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 |
Oakport at a glance
| Population | 504 |
| Land area | 26.5 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
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 Oakport
How many truck accidents are there in Oakport?
418 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 142 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oakport?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oakport: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oakport?
The worst month is December: 14.8% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oakport?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Oakport compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 51.5 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oakport?
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.