Baytown, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baytown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baytown and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Minnesota
Washington County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Washington County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Washington County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 12.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 976 truck crashes since 2015, with 288 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Baytown since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Baytown since 2015: I-94 (3), SR-36 (3), CR-15 Manning Ave N (1), I-494 (1) and Mu-Autumn Dr (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (14%).
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Baytown fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| CR-15 Manning Ave N | 1 |
| I-494 | 1 |
| Mu-Autumn Dr | 1 |
| Mu-William St N | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 176 |
| Isth 694 | 98 |
| Isth 494 | 55 |
| Usth 61 | 49 |
| Mnth 36 | 28 |
| Manning Ave | 16 |
| Saint Croix Tr | 12 |
| Hwy | 11 |
Baytown at a glance
| Population | 2,187 |
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Density | 271 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55003) | $125,893 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55003) | $374,965 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 74 | +534% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 82 | +11% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 79 | -4% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 79 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baytown
How common are truck crashes in Baytown?
976 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 288 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Baytown?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Baytown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does Baytown compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Washington County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Baytown?
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.