Ogema, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ogema: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ogema and Becker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Becker County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 146 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Becker County compares with Minnesota
Becker County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Becker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Becker County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Becker County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Becker County: 33.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Overview
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Becker County. They injured 56 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
Ogema had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Becker County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 49.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ogema since 2015: 296th Ave (1) and US-59 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Ogema fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.8% 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
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 Becker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 296th Ave | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Becker County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 52 |
| Usth 59 | 16 |
| Mnth 34 | 15 |
| Csah 37 | 4 |
| Mnth 87 | 3 |
| Csah 21 | 3 |
| Csah 15 | 2 |
| Csah 40 | 2 |
Ogema at a glance
| Population | 205 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 177 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56591) | $16,793 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Becker 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +157% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | -12% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ogema
How many truck crashes happen in Ogema?
Becker County has had 146 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ogema?
Truck crashes in Becker County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ogema?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Becker County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ogema compared with Minnesota?
Becker County records 34.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ogema?
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.