ZIP 56591 (White Earth, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56591: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Becker 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 146 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Becker County compares with Minnesota
Becker County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Becker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Becker County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Becker County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Becker County: 33.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 25.6% in Minnesota.
Overview
Becker County has recorded 146 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.6% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
33.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56591 since 2015 were spread across roads: 296th Ave (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56591 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 33.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Becker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 296th Ave | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Becker County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 52 |
| Usth 59 | 16 |
| Mnth 34 | 15 |
| Csah 37 | 4 |
| Mnth 87 | 3 |
| Csah 21 | 3 |
| Csah 15 | 2 |
| Csah 40 | 2 |
ZIP 56591 at a glance
| Population | 429 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $16,793 |
| Home ownership | 20% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Becker 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +157% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | -12% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56591
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56591?
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Becker County (56 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56591?
Truck crashes in Becker County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56591?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Becker County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 56591 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Becker County has 34.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56591?
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.