Aitkin County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aitkin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Aitkin County compares with Minnesota
Aitkin County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Aitkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Aitkin County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Aitkin County has lower values than Minnesota for injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Aitkin County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Aitkin County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.3% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Aitkin County is US-169, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-65 (2), SR-200 (1) and SR-210 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Aitkin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-169; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 30.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Aitkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Aitkin County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Aitkin County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 210 | 23 |
| Usth 169 | 18 |
| Mnth 200 | 12 |
| Mnth 65 | 12 |
| Mnth 18 | 7 |
| Hwy | 6 |
| Mnth 47 | 6 |
| Great River Rd | 2 |
Aitkin County at a glance
| Population | 16,335 |
| Land area | 1,821.3 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,074 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Aitkin 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +169% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +10% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Aitkin County
ZIP codes in Aitkin County
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Questions fleets ask about Aitkin County
How many truck accidents are there in Aitkin County?
Aitkin County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Aitkin County?
Since 2015, US-169 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Aitkin County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Aitkin County?
The worst month is December: 14.3% of truck crashes in Aitkin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Aitkin County?
Since 2015, Aitkin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Aitkin County compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Aitkin County has 60.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Aitkin County?
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.