Koochiching County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Koochiching County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 44 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Koochiching County compares with Minnesota
Koochiching County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Koochiching County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Koochiching County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 43.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.7% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Koochiching County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Koochiching County at a glance: 7.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Koochiching County. They injured 23 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 98 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.7% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 43.9% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Koochiching County happened on SR-11 (1) and US-71 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Koochiching County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Koochiching County.
- With 43.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Koochiching County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Koochiching County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Koochiching County) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 12 |
| SR-53 | 12 |
| SR-11 | 6 |
| SR-6 | 5 |
| Csah 332 | 3 |
| 2Nd Ave | 2 |
| Co Rd 101 | 1 |
| County Rd 32 | 1 |
Koochiching County at a glance
| Population | 11,594 |
| Land area | 3,104.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,623 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Koochiching 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 | 1 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +567% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -5% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +5% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Koochiching County
ZIP codes in Koochiching County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Koochiching County
How common are truck crashes in Koochiching County?
44 truck crashes have been reported in Koochiching County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 23 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Koochiching County?
April has the most truck crashes in Koochiching County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Koochiching County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Koochiching County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Koochiching County compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Koochiching County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Koochiching County?
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.