Beltrami County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beltrami 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
1 of 78 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Beltrami County compares with Minnesota
Beltrami County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beltrami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beltrami County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Beltrami County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Beltrami County at a glance: January 19.2% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 78 crashes involving commercial trucks in Beltrami County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.6%).
November through March accounts for 55.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
31.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Beltrami County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-20 Birchmont Beach Dr Ne (1), CR-3 Clearline Rd Nw (1), CR-32 Nebish Rd Ne (1) and SR-197 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Beltrami County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Beltrami County.
- 31.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Beltrami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Beltrami County) |
|---|---|
| CR-20 Birchmont Beach Dr Ne | 1 |
| CR-3 Clearline Rd Nw | 1 |
| CR-32 Nebish Rd Ne | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beltrami County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 2 | 20 |
| Usth 71 | 8 |
| Mnth 72 | 7 |
| Hwy Ne | 4 |
| Mnth 89 | 4 |
| Hwy Nw | 2 |
| Paul Bunyan Dr Nw | 2 |
| At The Intersection Of Washington Ave S And Carr L | 1 |
Beltrami County at a glance
| Population | 46,762 |
| Land area | 2,504.6 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,349 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beltrami 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +131% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -43% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Beltrami County
How many truck accidents are there in Beltrami County?
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beltrami County (33 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Beltrami County?
Truck crashes in Beltrami County peak in January, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Beltrami County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Beltrami County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Beltrami County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Beltrami County has 14.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Beltrami County?
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.