Isanti County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Isanti County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Isanti County compares with Minnesota
Isanti County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Isanti County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Isanti County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 3.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Isanti County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Isanti County: 1 in 10 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.6%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Isanti County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
15.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-10 285Th Ave Nw (1), CR-5 (1) and SR-107 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Isanti County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Isanti County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Isanti County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Isanti County) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 4 |
| CR-10 285Th Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Isanti County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 65 | 30 |
| Mnth 95 | 16 |
| 1St Ave | 8 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| Mnth 47 | 5 |
| Csah 5 | 4 |
| Durant St Ne | 3 |
| County Road 5 | 3 |
Isanti County at a glance
| Population | 43,687 |
| Land area | 435.8 sq mi |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $88,226 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Isanti 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 | 2 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +258% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 8 | -16% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Isanti County
ZIP codes in Isanti County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Isanti County
How common are truck crashes in Isanti County?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Isanti County (41 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Isanti County?
SR-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Isanti County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Isanti County?
October has the most truck crashes in Isanti County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Isanti County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Isanti County since 2015, 9.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Isanti County compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Isanti County has 21.6 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Isanti 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.