Riverton Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riverton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riverton 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 |
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.
What stands out in Clay County: 45.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 142 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Riverton Township had 22 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
The worst month is December with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 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.
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 Riverton since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (2), SR-9 (2) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Riverton Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 2 |
| 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 |
Riverton Township at a glance
| Population | 438 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56547) | $102,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56547) | $310,384 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Riverton Township
How common are truck crashes in Riverton Township?
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (142 injured, 18 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Riverton Township?
The worst month is December: 14.8% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Riverton Township?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Riverton 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 Riverton Township?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.