Beaulieu, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaulieu: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beaulieu and Mahnomen County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mahnomen County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 22 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mahnomen County compares with Minnesota
Mahnomen County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mahnomen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mahnomen County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 41% below the state |
| After dark | 9.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Mahnomen County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Mahnomen County: 13.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Mahnomen County has recorded 22 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 182 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Beaulieu since 2015, this page uses Mahnomen County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 31.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 27.3% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 18.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.7% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beaulieu since 2015 were spread across roads: US-59 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mahnomen County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Beaulieu fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mahnomen County.
- 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 Mahnomen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mahnomen County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 59 | 8 |
| Mnth 200 | 4 |
| 270Th St | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| 340Th Ave | 1 |
| 3Rd St | 1 |
| Csah 1 | 1 |
Beaulieu at a glance
| Population | 99 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56557) | $57,731 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56557) | $136,648 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mahnomen 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +60% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | +8% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beaulieu
How many truck accidents are there in Beaulieu?
Mahnomen County has had 22 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 16 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Beaulieu?
Truck crashes in Mahnomen County peak in August, with 31.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Beaulieu?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mahnomen County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Beaulieu compared with Minnesota?
Mahnomen County records 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Beaulieu?
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.