ZIP 55772 (Nett Lake, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55772: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Koochiching County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Koochiching County at a glance: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Koochiching County. They injured 23 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 98 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.7% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
43.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55772 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55772 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 43.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
ZIP 55772 at a glance
| Population | 77 |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 30% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55772
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55772?
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Koochiching County (23 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55772?
Truck crashes in Koochiching County peak in April, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55772?
Since 2015, Koochiching County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55772 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Koochiching County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55772?
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.