Hokah, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hokah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hokah and Houston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Houston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Minnesota
Houston County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Houston County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Houston County: March worst month: 17.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Houston County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 65 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Hokah since 2015, this page uses Houston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hokah since 2015 were spread across roads: Airport Rd (1), CR-9 (1), I-90 (1), SR-16 (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Hokah fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| Saint James St | 1 |
| Us-Usth 61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 44 | 12 |
| Usth 61 | 5 |
| Mnth 16 | 4 |
| Mnth 26 | 4 |
| Mnth 76 | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
| Csah 3 | 2 |
| Front St | 2 |
Hokah at a glance
| Population | 535 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 765 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55941) | $72,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55941) | $212,843 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +5% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -24% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 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 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 Hokah
How many truck crashes happen in Hokah?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Houston County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 23 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hokah?
March has the most truck crashes in Houston County, 17.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hokah?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Houston County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hokah compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 30.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Houston County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hokah?
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.