Claremont, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Claremont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Claremont and Dodge County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dodge County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Minnesota
Dodge County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 7.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Dodge County sits below Minnesota on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Dodge County at a glance: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 113 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dodge County since 2015: 40 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
Claremont had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dodge County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Claremont since 2015: US-14 (2) and CR-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Claremont fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- 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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 2 |
| CR-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 25 |
| Mnth 56 | 13 |
| 120Th Ave | 7 |
| Mnth 57 | 6 |
| Csah 24 | 4 |
| Hwy | 3 |
| 250Th Ave | 3 |
| 170Th Ave | 3 |
Claremont at a glance
| Population | 499 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 463 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55924) | $78,558 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55924) | $248,011 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +60% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +6% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Claremont
How common are truck crashes in Claremont?
Dodge County has had 113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Claremont?
August has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Claremont?
Since 2015, Dodge County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Claremont compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Dodge County records 44.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Claremont?
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.