Ranier, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ranier: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ranier 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Koochiching County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Koochiching County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 44 crashes involving commercial trucks in Koochiching County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 98 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ranier since 2015, this page uses Koochiching County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.7% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across 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 Ranier.
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 Ranier fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 43.9% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
Ranier at a glance
| Population | 540 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 505 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56668) | $116,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56668) | $164,569 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ranier
How many truck accidents are there in Ranier?
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 Ranier?
Truck crashes in Koochiching County peak in April, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ranier?
Since 2015, Koochiching County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ranier compare with Minnesota?
Koochiching County records 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ranier?
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.