Tenstrike, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tenstrike: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tenstrike 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
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 has lower values than Minnesota for 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).
The headline for 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 2 truck crashes reported in Tenstrike since 2015, this page uses Beltrami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 31.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tenstrike since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-20 Birchmont Beach Dr Ne (1) and CR-32 Nebish Rd Ne (1).
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 Tenstrike fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 31.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-20 Birchmont Beach Dr Ne | 1 |
| CR-32 Nebish Rd Ne | 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 |
Tenstrike at a glance
| Population | 180 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56647) | $78,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56647) | $244,608 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tenstrike
How many truck crashes happen in Tenstrike?
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beltrami County (33 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tenstrike?
The worst month is January: 19.2% of truck crashes in Beltrami County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tenstrike?
Since 2015, Beltrami County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Tenstrike compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Beltrami County has 14.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tenstrike?
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.