Crystal Bay, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crystal Bay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crystal Bay and Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lake County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lake County compares with Minnesota
Lake County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.5% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 34.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Lake County has lower values than Minnesota for morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lake County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 20.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Lake County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 91 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Crystal Bay since 2015, this page uses Lake County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 20.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 65.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 14.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.5% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crystal Bay since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Crystal Bay fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 45.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 61 | 18 |
| 11Th St | 2 |
| Csah 2 | 2 |
| Hwy | 2 |
| National Forest Hwy 7 | 2 |
| National Forest Hwy 9 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| 23Rd Ave | 1 |
Crystal Bay at a glance
| Population | 444 |
| Land area | 204.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55603) | $61,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55603) | $233,712 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +275% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -11% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crystal Bay
How many truck accidents are there in Crystal Bay?
Lake County has had 48 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crystal Bay?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in December, with 20.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Crystal Bay?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Crystal Bay compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Lake County records 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crystal Bay?
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.