Northome, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Northome: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Northome and Koochiching County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Koochiching County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Koochiching County at a glance: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Koochiching County has recorded 44 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 98 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Northome since 2015, this page uses Koochiching County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 53.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
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, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Northome.
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 Northome fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Koochiching County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 43.9% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Koochiching 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 (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 |
Northome at a glance
| Population | 154 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56661) | $65,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56661) | $193,002 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Northome
How many truck crashes happen in Northome?
44 truck crashes have been reported in Koochiching County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 23 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Northome?
The worst month is April: 13.6% of truck crashes in Koochiching County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Northome?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Koochiching County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Northome compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Koochiching County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Northome?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.