ZIP 56650 (Kelliher, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56650: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Beltrami 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 78 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Beltrami County compares with Minnesota
Beltrami County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beltrami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beltrami County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Beltrami 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, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Beltrami County: January worst month: 19.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Beltrami County has recorded 78 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 31.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 56650 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56650 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 31.1% 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
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 Beltrami 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 (Beltrami County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 2 | 20 |
| Usth 71 | 8 |
| Mnth 72 | 7 |
| Hwy Ne | 4 |
| Mnth 89 | 4 |
| Hwy Nw | 2 |
| Paul Bunyan Dr Nw | 2 |
| At The Intersection Of Washington Ave S And Carr L | 1 |
ZIP 56650 at a glance
| Population | 831 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,667 |
| Median home value | $179,528 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beltrami 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +131% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -43% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 56650
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56650?
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beltrami County (33 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56650?
Truck crashes in Beltrami County peak in January, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56650?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Beltrami County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56650 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 14.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Beltrami County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56650?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.