ZIP 55030 (Grasston, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pine 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
0 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pine County compares with Minnesota
Pine County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pine County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Pine County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Pine County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Pine County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 55030 is SR-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-23 (2) and CR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pine County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55030 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 34.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| CR-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pine County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 39 |
| Mnth 23 | 13 |
| Mnth 70 | 8 |
| Mnth 18 | 4 |
| Csah 61 | 3 |
| Beaver Tail Rd | 3 |
| Fire Monument Rd | 2 |
| Hinkley Rd | 2 |
ZIP 55030 at a glance
| Population | 1,711 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,563 |
| Median home value | $206,796 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pine 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +221% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +5% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +4% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55030
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55030?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pine County (57 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55030?
SR-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55030 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55030?
December has the most truck crashes in Pine County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55030?
Since 2015, Pine County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55030 compare with Minnesota?
Pine County records 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55030?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.