North Branch Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Branch Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Branch Township and Isanti County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Isanti County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Isanti County compares with Minnesota
Isanti County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Isanti County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Isanti County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 3.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Isanti County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Isanti County: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Isanti County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in North Branch Township since 2015; patterns below come from Isanti County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.4% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of North Branch is SR-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-67 (1) and CR-7 Rush Point Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 9.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for North Branch Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Isanti County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
| CR-67 | 1 |
| CR-7 Rush Point Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Isanti County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 65 | 30 |
| Mnth 95 | 16 |
| 1St Ave | 8 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| Mnth 47 | 5 |
| Csah 5 | 4 |
| Durant St Ne | 3 |
| County Road 5 | 3 |
North Branch Township at a glance
| Population | 1,756 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55056) | $95,679 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55056) | $323,296 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Isanti 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 | 2 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +258% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 8 | -16% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 8. 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Branch Township
How many truck accidents are there in North Branch Township?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Isanti County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 41 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Branch Township?
SR-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Branch since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North Branch Township?
October has the most truck crashes in Isanti County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Branch Township?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Isanti County since 2015, 9.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in North Branch Township compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 21.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Isanti County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North Branch Township?
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.