ZIP 56653 (Littlefork, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56653: 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
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 |
Koochiching County has lower values than Minnesota for 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.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 98 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 53.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.6%).
Road surface: 43.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56653 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56653 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 43.9% 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
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 1 |
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 56653 at a glance
| Population | 1,239 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,583 |
| Median home value | $176,611 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56653
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56653?
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Koochiching County (23 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56653?
April has the most truck crashes in Koochiching County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56653?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Koochiching County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56653 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Koochiching County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56653?
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.