Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County and Beltrami County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Beltrami County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Beltrami County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Beltrami County: January worst month: 19.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Beltrami County. They injured 33 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County since 2015, this page uses Beltrami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spruce Grove since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Beltrami County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 31.1% 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 Beltrami 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 (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 |
Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County at a glance
| Population | 49 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56727) | $87,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56727) | $180,254 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County
How many truck crashes happen in Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County?
Beltrami County has had 78 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County?
Truck crashes in Beltrami County peak in January, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Beltrami County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Spruce Grove Township, Beltrami County compared with Minnesota?
Beltrami County records 14.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Spruce Grove Township, 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.