May Township, Washington County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in May Township, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in May Township, Washington County 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.
What stands out in May Township, Washington County: SR-36 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of May: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 976 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 288 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
May Township, Washington County had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.3% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across 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
Within this area, SR-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-95 (2), CR-13 Manning Tr N (1) and CR-4 170Th St N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.8% across 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 May Township, Washington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 2 |
| CR-13 Manning Tr N | 1 |
| CR-4 170Th St N | 1 |
| Irish Ave N | 1 |
| Mu-William St N | 1 |
| N Shore Tr | 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 |
May Township, Washington County at a glance
| Population | 2,621 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 77 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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 79. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about May Township, Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in May Township, Washington County?
Since 2015, 976 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (288 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in May Township, Washington County?
NHTSA data shows SR-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of May since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in May Township, Washington County?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in May Township, Washington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in May Township, Washington County compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in May Township, Washington 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.