Aldrich Township, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aldrich Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aldrich Township and Wadena County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wadena County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wadena County compares with Minnesota
Wadena County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wadena County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wadena County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Wadena County has lower values than Minnesota for morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wadena County: 10.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Wadena County has recorded 70 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Aldrich Township since 2015, this page uses Wadena County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 18.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.4% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-71 leads within 10 miles of Aldrich with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-2 (1), SR-210 (1) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Aldrich Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Wadena County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 3 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wadena County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 71 | 11 |
| Usth 10 | 8 |
| Ash Ave | 5 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Jefferson St | 4 |
| Aspen Ave | 3 |
| Csah 23 | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
Aldrich Township at a glance
| Population | 472 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 56481) | $73,295 |
| Median home value (ZIP 56481) | $165,317 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wadena 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +113% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -23% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aldrich Township
How many truck crashes happen in Aldrich Township?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wadena County (39 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Aldrich Township?
NHTSA data shows US-71 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Aldrich since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Aldrich Township?
The worst month is March: 18.6% of truck crashes in Wadena County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Aldrich Township?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wadena County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Aldrich Township compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Wadena County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Aldrich Township?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.