Hazelton Township, Aitkin County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hazelton Township, Aitkin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hazelton Township, Aitkin County and Aitkin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Aitkin County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Aitkin County at a glance: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Aitkin County. They injured 38 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Hazelton Township, Aitkin County since 2015, this page uses Aitkin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hazelton since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Hazelton Township, Aitkin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.3% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Aitkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Hazelton Township, Aitkin County at a glance
| Population | 834 |
| Land area | 28.1 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56450) | $61,394 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56450) | $205,623 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hazelton Township, Aitkin County
How many truck crashes happen in Hazelton Township, Aitkin County?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Aitkin County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 38 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hazelton Township, Aitkin County?
December has the most truck crashes in Aitkin County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hazelton Township, Aitkin County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Aitkin County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hazelton Township, Aitkin County compared with Minnesota?
Aitkin County records 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hazelton Township, Aitkin County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.