ZIP 55019 (Dundas, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55019: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rice 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
7 of 543 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rice County compares with Minnesota
Rice County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rice County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rice County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rice County has lower values than Minnesota for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Rice County: 1 in 83 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 543 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rice County. They injured 206 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 52.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 36.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55019 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-10 Dodd Rd (1), CR-23 (1) and CR-86 30Th St W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55019 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 36.6% 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 Rice County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| CR-10 Dodd Rd | 1 |
| CR-23 | 1 |
| CR-86 30Th St W | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| Ts-Groveland Tr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rice County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 108 |
| 7Th St Nw | 23 |
| Morristown Blvd | 11 |
| Lonsdale Blvd | 8 |
| Mnth 21 | 6 |
| Sb I-35 65 Mm | 6 |
| Faribault Blvd | 6 |
| Cabot Ave | 6 |
ZIP 55019 at a glance
| Population | 2,305 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,381 |
| Median home value | $350,097 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rice 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 35 | +105% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 40 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 47 | +17% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55019
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55019?
Since 2015, 543 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rice County (206 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55019?
NHTSA data shows SR-19 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55019 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55019?
December has the most truck crashes in Rice County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55019?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rice County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55019 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 66.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rice County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55019?
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.