Stillwater, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stillwater: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stillwater 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Stillwater 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
25.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stillwater since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (3), SR-36 (3), CR-15 Manning Ave N (1), CR-4 170Th St N (1) and I-494 (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Stillwater 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.
- 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 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 |
| CR-4 170Th St N | 1 |
| I-494 | 1 |
| Irish Ave N | 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 |
Stillwater at a glance
| Population | 19,386 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,408 per sq mi |
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 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 Stillwater
How many truck accidents are there in Stillwater?
Since 2015, 976 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (288 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Stillwater?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stillwater?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Stillwater 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 Stillwater?
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.