ZIP 56342 (Isle, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56342: 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
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 |
Aitkin County sits below Minnesota on injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is 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
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Aitkin County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.3% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56342 happened on SR-65 (3); no road leads clearly.
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 56342 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.3% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Aitkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
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 56342 at a glance
| Population | 2,788 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,295 |
| Median home value | $246,310 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56342
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56342?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Aitkin County (38 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56342?
Truck crashes in Aitkin County peak in December, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56342?
Since 2015, Aitkin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56342 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Aitkin County has 60.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56342?
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.