ZIP 55051 (Mora, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55051: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kanabec 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
4 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kanabec County compares with Minnesota
Kanabec County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kanabec County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kanabec County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Kanabec County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Kanabec County: 11.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kanabec County. They injured 28 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 1.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.9% 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 55051 happened on SR-23 (1) and SR-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55051 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, 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
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 Kanabec County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kanabec County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 15 |
| Mnth 65 | 11 |
| Mnth 47 | 6 |
| Cr-69 | 2 |
| Csah 3 | 2 |
| Forest Ave | 2 |
| Mnth 70 | 2 |
| Pope St | 2 |
ZIP 55051 at a glance
| Population | 9,935 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,500 |
| Median home value | $222,471 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kanabec 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +173% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +29% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55051
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55051?
Kanabec County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55051?
February has the most truck crashes in Kanabec County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55051?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Kanabec County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 55051 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kanabec County has 29.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55051?
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.