Lee Township, Aitkin County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee Township, Aitkin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lee 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Aitkin County is lower on 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.
The headline for Aitkin County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Aitkin County. They injured 38 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lee 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
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 Lee since 2015.
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 Lee Township, Aitkin County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Aitkin County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.3% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
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 |
Lee Township, Aitkin County at a glance
| Population | 40 |
| Land area | 34.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56350) | $41,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56350) | $144,589 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lee Township, Aitkin County
How many truck accidents are there in Lee Township, Aitkin County?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Aitkin County (38 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee Township, Aitkin County?
December has the most truck crashes in Aitkin County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lee Township, Aitkin County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Aitkin County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lee Township, Aitkin County compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Aitkin County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lee Township, 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.