Baxter, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baxter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baxter and Crow Wing County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crow Wing County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 189 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crow Wing County compares with Minnesota
Crow Wing County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crow Wing County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Crow Wing County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Crow Wing County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Crow Wing County has recorded 189 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
Baxter had 44 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Crow Wing County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Baxter happened on SR-371 (2) and SR-371B (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Baxter fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crow Wing County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-371 | 2 |
| SR-371B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crow Wing County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 371 | 41 |
| Mnth 210 | 19 |
| Mnth 18 | 7 |
| Csah 1 | 6 |
| Csah 12 | 4 |
| Washington St | 3 |
| Mnth 371B | 3 |
| Mnth 25 | 3 |
Baxter at a glance
| Population | 9,186 |
| Land area | 18.9 sq mi |
| Density | 487 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56425) | $70,740 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56425) | $319,952 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crow Wing 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +249% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +8% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | -9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baxter
How common are truck crashes in Baxter?
Since 2015, 189 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crow Wing County (93 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Baxter?
January has the most truck crashes in Crow Wing County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Baxter?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crow Wing County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Baxter compared with Minnesota?
Crow Wing County records 23.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Baxter?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.