Stanchfield, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stanchfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stanchfield 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 sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Isanti County: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Isanti County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Stanchfield since 2015; patterns below come from Isanti County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-65 leads within 10 miles of Stanchfield with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-7 Rush Point Dr (1) and SR-107 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 9.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Stanchfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 4 |
| CR-7 Rush Point Dr | 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 |
Stanchfield at a glance
| Population | 1,179 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,600 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55080) | $101,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55080) | $355,834 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stanchfield
How many truck accidents are there in Stanchfield?
Isanti County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Stanchfield?
Since 2015, SR-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stanchfield: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stanchfield?
Truck crashes in Isanti County peak in October, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stanchfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Isanti County since 2015 (9.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Stanchfield compare 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 Stanchfield?
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.