Arthur Township, Kanabec County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arthur Township, Kanabec County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arthur Township, Kanabec County and Kanabec County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kanabec County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kanabec County compares with Minnesota
Kanabec County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kanabec County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kanabec County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Kanabec County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Kanabec County: 11.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kanabec County. They injured 28 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Arthur Township, Kanabec County since 2015, this page uses Kanabec County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 1.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arthur since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-65 (2), SR-23 (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Arthur Township, Kanabec County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kanabec County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kanabec County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kanabec County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 15 |
| Mnth 65 | 11 |
| Mnth 47 | 6 |
| Cr-69 | 2 |
| Csah 3 | 2 |
| Forest Ave | 2 |
| Mnth 70 | 2 |
| Pope St | 2 |
Arthur Township, Kanabec County at a glance
| Population | 1,842 |
| Land area | 28.9 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55051) | $68,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55051) | $222,471 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kanabec 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +173% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +29% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arthur Township, Kanabec County
How many truck crashes happen in Arthur Township, Kanabec County?
Kanabec County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arthur Township, Kanabec County?
Truck crashes in Kanabec County peak in February, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Arthur Township, Kanabec County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kanabec County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Arthur Township, Kanabec County compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 29.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kanabec County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Arthur Township, Kanabec 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.