ZIP 55041 (Lake City, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55041: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wabasha 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 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wabasha County compares with Minnesota
Wabasha County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wabasha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wabasha County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Wabasha County has lower values than Minnesota for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Wabasha County at a glance: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wabasha County. They injured 32 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55041 since 2015: US-61 (2), CR-11 (1) and CR-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 55041 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Wabasha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 2 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wabasha County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 61 | 30 |
| Mnth 42 | 16 |
| Csah 4 | 6 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Mnth 60 | 4 |
| Usth 63 | 4 |
| Csah 2 | 3 |
| 2Nd Ave Se | 2 |
ZIP 55041 at a glance
| Population | 7,510 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,672 |
| Median home value | $273,178 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wabasha 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 | 11 | +154% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | -7% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 7 | -29% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55041
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55041?
Wabasha County has had 107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55041?
November has the most truck crashes in Wabasha County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55041?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wabasha County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55041 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Wabasha County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55041?
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.