ZIP 55007 (Brook Park, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55007: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kanabec 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
4 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kanabec County compares with Minnesota
Kanabec County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kanabec County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kanabec County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Kanabec County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Kanabec County: 11.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 56 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kanabec County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (1.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55007 happened on SR-23 (2) and CR-61 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55007 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kanabec County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 2 |
| CR-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kanabec County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 15 |
| Mnth 65 | 11 |
| Mnth 47 | 6 |
| Cr-69 | 2 |
| Csah 3 | 2 |
| Forest Ave | 2 |
| Mnth 70 | 2 |
| Pope St | 2 |
ZIP 55007 at a glance
| Population | 2,201 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,847 |
| Median home value | $239,860 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kanabec 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +173% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +29% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55007
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55007?
Kanabec County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55007?
The worst month is February: 17.9% of truck crashes in Kanabec County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55007?
Since 2015, Kanabec County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55007 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Kanabec County has 29.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55007?
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.