Finland, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Finland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Finland 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
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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Lake County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Lake County: December 20.8% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 48 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Finland since 2015; patterns below come from Lake County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (20.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 65.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 14.6% of truck crashes.
45.5% 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 Finland since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-31 (1).
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 Finland fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- 45.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-31 | 1 |
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 |
Finland at a glance
| Land area | 6.7 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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Finland
How many truck crashes happen in Finland?
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (19 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Finland?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in December, with 20.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Finland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Finland compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Finland?
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.