ZIP 56661 (Northome, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56661: 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 |
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.
Koochiching County at a glance: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 44 crashes involving commercial trucks in Koochiching County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 98 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.7% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56661 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56661 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 56661 at a glance
| Population | 895 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,469 |
| Median home value | $193,002 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56661
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56661?
Koochiching County has had 44 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56661?
Truck crashes in Koochiching County peak in April, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56661?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Koochiching County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56661 compare with Minnesota?
Koochiching County records 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56661?
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.