Clifton Township, Lyon County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clifton Township, Lyon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clifton Township, Lyon County and Lyon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lyon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 163 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Minnesota
Lyon County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Lyon County sits below Minnesota on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lyon County: March 12.9% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 163 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lyon County. They injured 83 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Clifton Township, Lyon County since 2015, this page uses Lyon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
24.8% 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 Clifton since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-23 (2) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Clifton Township, Lyon County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 2 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 45 |
| Mnth 19 | 16 |
| Usth 59 | 15 |
| Mnth 68 | 8 |
| W Main St | 7 |
| E Main St | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| 340Th St | 4 |
Clifton Township, Lyon County at a glance
| Population | 265 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56263) | $73,636 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56263) | $169,034 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 8 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +64% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +6% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clifton Township, Lyon County
How common are truck crashes in Clifton Township, Lyon County?
Since 2015, 163 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lyon County (83 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clifton Township, Lyon County?
March has the most truck crashes in Lyon County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clifton Township, Lyon County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clifton Township, Lyon County compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lyon County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clifton Township, Lyon County?
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.