ZIP 55021 (Faribault, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55021: 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 sits below Minnesota on 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.
The headline for Rice County: 1 in 83 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 543 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rice County. They injured 206 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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.
36.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55021 since 2015: I-35 (3), SR-60 (3), CR-10 Dodd Rd (1), CR-19 Glynnview Tr (1) and Ts-Groveland Tr (1). No single road stands out.
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 55021 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Rice County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| CR-10 Dodd Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Glynnview Tr | 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 55021 at a glance
| Population | 30,908 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,820 |
| Median home value | $279,141 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55021
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55021?
Rice County has had 543 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55021?
December has the most truck crashes in Rice County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55021?
Since 2015, Rice County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55021 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Rice County records 66.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55021?
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.