ZIP 55787 (Tamarack, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55787: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Aitkin 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
4 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Aitkin County compares with Minnesota
Aitkin County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Aitkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Aitkin County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Aitkin County is lower on injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Aitkin County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Aitkin County. They injured 38 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
Road surface: 30.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55787 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55787 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Aitkin 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 (Aitkin County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 210 | 23 |
| Usth 169 | 18 |
| Mnth 200 | 12 |
| Mnth 65 | 12 |
| Mnth 18 | 7 |
| Hwy | 6 |
| Mnth 47 | 6 |
| Great River Rd | 2 |
ZIP 55787 at a glance
| Population | 621 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,111 |
| Median home value | $240,533 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Aitkin 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +169% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +10% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55787
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55787?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Aitkin County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 38 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55787?
The worst month is December: 14.3% of truck crashes in Aitkin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55787?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Aitkin County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55787 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Aitkin County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55787?
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.