Clover Township, Pine County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clover Township, Pine County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clover Township, Pine County and Pine County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pine County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pine County compares with Minnesota
Pine County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pine County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Pine County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Pine County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pine County. They injured 57 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clover Township, Pine County since 2015; patterns below come from Pine County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clover since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pine County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Clover Township, Pine County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 34.1% 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
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 Pine 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 (Pine County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 39 |
| Mnth 23 | 13 |
| Mnth 70 | 8 |
| Mnth 18 | 4 |
| Csah 61 | 3 |
| Beaver Tail Rd | 3 |
| Fire Monument Rd | 2 |
| Hinkley Rd | 2 |
Clover Township, Pine County at a glance
| Population | 374 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55072) | $58,144 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55072) | $197,570 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pine 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +221% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +5% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +4% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clover Township, Pine County
How common are truck crashes in Clover Township, Pine County?
Pine County has had 139 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clover Township, Pine County?
Truck crashes in Pine County peak in December, with 18.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clover Township, Pine County?
Since 2015, Pine County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clover Township, Pine County compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Pine County has 39.6 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clover Township, Pine County?
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.