Ogema Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ogema Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ogema Township and Pine County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pine County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pine County compares with Minnesota
Pine County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pine County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Pine County sits below Minnesota on 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.
What stands out in Pine County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Pine County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ogema Township since 2015; patterns below come from Pine County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Ogema happened on SR-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pine County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Ogema Township fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pine County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 34.1% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pine County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 39 |
| Mnth 23 | 13 |
| Mnth 70 | 8 |
| Mnth 18 | 4 |
| Csah 61 | 3 |
| Beaver Tail Rd | 3 |
| Fire Monument Rd | 2 |
| Hinkley Rd | 2 |
Ogema Township at a glance
| Population | 363 |
| Land area | 46.8 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55072) | $58,144 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55072) | $197,570 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pine 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +221% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +5% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +4% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ogema Township
How common are truck crashes in Ogema Township?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Pine County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 57 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ogema Township?
December has the most truck crashes in Pine County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ogema Township?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pine County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Ogema Township compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Pine County records 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ogema Township?
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.