ZIP 55043 (Lakeland, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55043: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Minnesota
Washington County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Washington County at a glance: January worst month: 12.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 976 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 288 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.3% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55043 happened on I-94 (3), SR-36 (3), CR-15 Manning Ave N (1), CR-F (1) and I-494 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55043 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| CR-15 Manning Ave N | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| I-494 | 1 |
| Mu-Autumn Dr | 1 |
| Mu-William St N | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 176 |
| Isth 694 | 98 |
| Isth 494 | 55 |
| Usth 61 | 49 |
| Mnth 36 | 28 |
| Manning Ave | 16 |
| Saint Croix Tr | 12 |
| Hwy | 11 |
ZIP 55043 at a glance
| Population | 3,424 |
| Density | 351 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,966 |
| Median home value | $383,980 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 74 | +534% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 82 | +11% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 79 | -4% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 79 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55043
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55043?
Washington County has had 976 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 288 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55043?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55043?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55043 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55043?
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.