Spring Prairie, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spring Prairie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spring Prairie 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 runs above Minnesota on 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
Since 2015, 418 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 142 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Spring Prairie since 2015, this page uses Clay County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 45.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Spring Prairie is SR-9, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-26 90Th Ave N (1), I-94 (1) 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 Spring Prairie fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| 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 |
Spring Prairie at a glance
| Population | 510 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 14 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. 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 Spring Prairie
How many truck accidents are there in Spring Prairie?
418 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 142 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Spring Prairie?
NHTSA data shows SR-9 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spring Prairie since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Spring Prairie?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in December, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Spring Prairie?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Spring Prairie compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 51.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Spring Prairie?
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.