Clark Township, Faribault County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clark Township, Faribault County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clark Township, Faribault County and Faribault County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Faribault County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Faribault County compares with Minnesota
Faribault County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Faribault County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Faribault County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Faribault County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Faribault County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 130 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Faribault County. They injured 86 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Clark Township, Faribault County had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Faribault County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clark since 2015 were spread across roads: 220th St (1) and CR-10 660Th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Faribault County.
Route planning tips for Clark Township, Faribault County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 35.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Faribault County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 220th St | 1 |
| CR-10 660Th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Faribault County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 90 | 53 |
| Mnth 22 | 7 |
| 240Th St | 7 |
| Usth 169 | 5 |
| 320Th Ave | 4 |
| 430Th Ave | 4 |
| 570Th Ave | 3 |
| 510Th Ave | 3 |
Clark Township, Faribault County at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56097) | $62,264 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56097) | $130,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Faribault 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +327% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +20% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clark Township, Faribault County
How common are truck crashes in Clark Township, Faribault County?
Faribault County has had 130 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clark Township, Faribault County?
Truck crashes in Faribault County peak in February, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clark Township, Faribault County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Faribault County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Clark Township, Faribault County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Faribault County has 80.5 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clark Township, Faribault County?
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.