ZIP 56685 (Waskish, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56685: 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 |
Beltrami County sits below Minnesota 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 19.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Beltrami County. They injured 33 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 55.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
31.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56685 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56685 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 56685 at a glance
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $200,543 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 56685
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56685?
78 truck crashes have been reported in Beltrami County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 33 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56685?
The worst month is January: 19.2% of truck crashes in Beltrami County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56685?
Since 2015, Beltrami County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56685 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Beltrami County has 14.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56685?
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.