ZIP 55319 (Clear Lake, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55319: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sherburne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sherburne County compares with Minnesota
Sherburne County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sherburne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Sherburne County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sherburne County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.9%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Sherburne County has recorded 398 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55319 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-10 (2), CR-20 (1) and CR-7 165Th Ave Ne (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is November, with 30% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55319 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 34.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sherburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| US-10 | 2 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-7 165Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-75 | 1 |
| I-Isth 94 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sherburne County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 119 |
| Usth 169 | 61 |
| Hwy | 8 |
| 165Th Ave Se | 8 |
| Mnth 24 | 8 |
| 157Th St Se | 4 |
| 205Th Ave Nw | 4 |
| Csah 14 | 4 |
ZIP 55319 at a glance
| Population | 5,185 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,607 |
| Median home value | $384,077 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sherburne 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 | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +481% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 30 | +0% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +27% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55319
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55319?
Sherburne County has had 398 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 169 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55319?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55319 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55319?
The worst month is November: 12.1% of truck crashes in Sherburne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55319?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Sherburne County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55319 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Sherburne County has 33.2 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55319?
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.