Marine on St. Croix, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marine on St. Croix: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marine on St. Croix 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 has lower values than Minnesota for 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 worst month: 12.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 976 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 288 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Marine on St. Croix since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 49.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marine on St. Croix since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-13 Manning Tr N (1), CR-4 170Th St N (1), Irish Ave N (1), Mu-William St N (1) and SR-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
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 Marine on St. Croix fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-13 Manning Tr N | 1 |
| CR-4 170Th St N | 1 |
| Irish Ave N | 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 |
Marine on St. Croix at a glance
| Population | 658 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 168 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55047) | $107,361 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55047) | $530,803 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marine on St. Croix
How common are truck crashes in Marine on St. Croix?
Since 2015, 976 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (288 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Marine on St. Croix?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marine on St. Croix?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Marine on St. Croix compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marine on St. Croix?
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.