ZIP 55056 (North Branch, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55056: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chisago 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
3 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chisago County compares with Minnesota
Chisago County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chisago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chisago County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Chisago County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Chisago County: 1 in 60 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.7%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chisago County. They injured 79 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
27.8% 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 55056 since 2015: CR-67 (1), SR-95 (1) and US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 55056 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chisago County.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 27.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Chisago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-67 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chisago County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 34 |
| Lake Blvd | 19 |
| Saint Croix Tr | 17 |
| Forest Blvd | 10 |
| Usth 8 | 8 |
| Main St | 5 |
| Bench St | 4 |
| Mnth 95 | 4 |
ZIP 55056 at a glance
| Population | 14,753 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,679 |
| Median home value | $323,296 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chisago 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +554% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55056
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55056?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Chisago County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 79 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55056?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Chisago County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55056?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Chisago County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55056 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Chisago County has 27.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55056?
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.