Pomroy Township, Itasca County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pomroy Township, Itasca County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pomroy Township, Itasca County and Itasca County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Itasca County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Itasca County compares with Minnesota
Itasca County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Itasca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Itasca County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Itasca County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Itasca County: 8.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Itasca County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pomroy Township, Itasca County since 2015; patterns below come from Itasca County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.4% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Pomroy.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Pomroy Township, Itasca County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Itasca 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 (Itasca County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 2 | 36 |
| Usth 169 | 23 |
| Hwy | 9 |
| Mnth 38 | 6 |
| Mnth 6 | 6 |
| 4Th St Ne | 5 |
| Mnth 46 | 5 |
| 4Th St Nw | 4 |
Pomroy Township, Itasca County at a glance
| Population | 33 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56688) | $71,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Itasca 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 | 3 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +471% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -14% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pomroy Township, Itasca County
How common are truck crashes in Pomroy Township, Itasca County?
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Itasca County (85 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pomroy Township, Itasca County?
The worst month is January: 16.0% of truck crashes in Itasca County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pomroy Township, Itasca County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Itasca County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pomroy Township, Itasca County compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Itasca County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pomroy Township, Itasca County?
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.