Grass Lake, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grass Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grass Lake and Kanabec County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kanabec County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kanabec County compares with Minnesota
Kanabec County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kanabec County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kanabec County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Kanabec County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Kanabec County at a glance: 11.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Kanabec County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Grass Lake since 2015; patterns below come from Kanabec County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (1.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.9% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-107 (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Grass Lake fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kanabec County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Kanabec County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 4 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kanabec County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 15 |
| Mnth 65 | 11 |
| Mnth 47 | 6 |
| Cr-69 | 2 |
| Csah 3 | 2 |
| Forest Ave | 2 |
| Mnth 70 | 2 |
| Pope St | 2 |
Grass Lake at a glance
| Population | 1,012 |
| Land area | 34.0 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55006) | $69,191 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55006) | $220,702 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kanabec 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +173% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +29% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grass Lake
How many truck accidents are there in Grass Lake?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kanabec County (28 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Grass Lake?
Since 2015, SR-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grass Lake: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Grass Lake?
February has the most truck crashes in Kanabec County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grass Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Kanabec County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Grass Lake compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Kanabec County has 29.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grass Lake?
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.