North, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North and Pennington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pennington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pennington County compares with Minnesota
Pennington County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pennington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pennington County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 8.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 58% below the state |
Pennington County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pennington County: 8.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 35 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pennington County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in North since 2015, this page uses Pennington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
25.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North since 2015: SR-1 (2) and US-59 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pennington County since 2015.
Route planning tips for North fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Pennington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pennington County) |
|---|---|
| Center St | 4 |
| Mnth 1 | 4 |
| Usth 59 | 4 |
| Csah 10 | 2 |
| Hwy | 2 |
| Mnth 32 | 2 |
| 170Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 190Th St Ne | 1 |
North at a glance
| Population | 613 |
| Land area | 22.7 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56701) | $78,599 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56701) | $197,388 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pennington 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +146% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 4 | +0% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -42% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North
How many truck crashes happen in North?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pennington County (25 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in North?
Truck crashes in Pennington County peak in August, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pennington County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does North compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pennington County has 23.3 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North?
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.