Spencer Brook, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spencer Brook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spencer Brook and Isanti County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Isanti County numbers.
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 has lower values than Minnesota for 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.
What stands out in Isanti County: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Isanti County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Spencer Brook since 2015, this page uses Isanti County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spencer Brook since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-10 285Th Ave Nw (1), CR-13 60Th St (1), CR-5 (1), Mu-Jarvis St Nw (1) and SR-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 9.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Spencer Brook fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Isanti County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-10 285Th Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-13 60Th St | 1 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
| Mu-Jarvis St Nw | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-169 | 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 |
Spencer Brook at a glance
| Population | 1,702 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55070) | $108,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55070) | $325,686 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spencer Brook
How many truck crashes happen in Spencer Brook?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Isanti County (41 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Spencer Brook?
The worst month is October: 14.3% of truck crashes in Isanti County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Spencer Brook?
Since 2015, Isanti County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Spencer Brook compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 21.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Isanti County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Spencer Brook?
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.