ZIP 56628 (Bigfork, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56628: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Itasca 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
5 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Itasca County compares with Minnesota
Itasca County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Itasca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Itasca County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Itasca County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Itasca County: 8.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Itasca County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.4% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56628 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-42 Rice Rapids Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56628 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Itasca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-42 Rice Rapids Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Itasca County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 2 | 36 |
| Usth 169 | 23 |
| Hwy | 9 |
| Mnth 38 | 6 |
| Mnth 6 | 6 |
| 4Th St Ne | 5 |
| Mnth 46 | 5 |
| 4Th St Nw | 4 |
ZIP 56628 at a glance
| Population | 1,675 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Median home value | $247,930 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Itasca 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +471% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -14% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56628
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56628?
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Itasca County (85 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56628?
Truck crashes in Itasca County peak in January, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56628?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Itasca County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 56628 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Itasca County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56628?
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.