St. Cloud, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Cloud: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Cloud compares with Minnesota
St. Cloud against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Cloud stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Cloud | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, St. Cloud is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
St. Cloud at a glance: US-10 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Cloud since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 225 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Cloud since 2015: 65 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.6% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
34.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of St. Cloud is US-10, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-75 (2), I-94 (2) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for St. Cloud fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Cloud.
- Check whether your routes use US-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 34.7% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. Cloud
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 3 |
| CR-75 | 2 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-133 | 1 |
| CR-136 | 1 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Cloud) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 55 |
| Mnth 15 | 24 |
| Division St | 16 |
| 2Nd St | 6 |
| 8Th St | 6 |
| Roosevelt Rd | 5 |
| University Dr | 5 |
| 25Th Ave | 4 |
St. Cloud at a glance
| Population | 72,145 |
| Land area | 40.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,794 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Cloud 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 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +390% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 22 | +45% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -26% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Cloud
How many truck crashes happen in St. Cloud?
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Cloud (65 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Cloud?
Since 2015, US-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Cloud: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Cloud?
February has the most truck crashes in St. Cloud, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in St. Cloud?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Cloud since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does St. Cloud compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Cloud has 26.8 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. Cloud?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.