ZIP 55085 (Vermillion, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55085: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dakota 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dakota County compares with Minnesota
Dakota County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dakota County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Dakota County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 55085 at a glance: US-52 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55085 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,906 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dakota County. They injured 599 people and killed 40.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55085 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-46 (1), CR-47 Northfield Boulevard (1) and CR-71 Rich Valley Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 73 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55085 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-52, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- 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 Dakota County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 3 |
| CR-46 | 1 |
| CR-47 Northfield Boulevard | 1 |
| CR-71 Rich Valley Blvd | 1 |
| CR-71 Rich Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-316 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dakota County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 494 | 135 |
| Usth 52 | 109 |
| I-35 | 76 |
| Mnth 13 | 53 |
| Mnth 55 | 49 |
| Coates Blvd | 35 |
| Cedar Ave | 31 |
| 160Th St | 30 |
ZIP 55085 at a glance
| Population | 371 |
| Density | 156 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,500 |
| Median home value | $311,358 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dakota 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 | 29 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 144 | +399% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 158 | +10% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 152 | -4% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 152. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55085
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55085?
Since 2015, 1,906 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dakota County (599 injured, 40 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55085?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55085: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55085?
Truck crashes in Dakota County peak in December, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55085?
73 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dakota County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55085 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Dakota County has 35.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55085?
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.