ZIP 56649 (International Falls, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56649: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Koochiching County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
November through March accounts for 53.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 43.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 56649.
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 56649 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 56649 at a glance
| Population | 8,825 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,736 |
| Median home value | $149,235 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56649
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56649?
Koochiching County has had 44 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56649?
Truck crashes in Koochiching County peak in April, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56649?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Koochiching County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 56649 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Koochiching County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56649?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.