West Lakeland, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Lakeland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Lakeland 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 12.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 976 truck crashes since 2015, with 288 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
West Lakeland had 41 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
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.
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 West Lakeland since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (3), SR-36 (3), CR-15 Manning Ave N (1), CR-F (1) and I-494 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Their busiest month is May, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for West Lakeland fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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 |
| CR-F | 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 |
West Lakeland at a glance
| Population | 3,927 |
| Land area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Density | 318 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 79. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 West Lakeland
How many truck crashes happen in West Lakeland?
976 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 288 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Lakeland?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Lakeland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does West Lakeland compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Lakeland?
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.