ZIP 55088 (Webster, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55088: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rice 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 of 543 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rice County compares with Minnesota
Rice County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rice County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rice County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rice County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Rice County: 1 in 83 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 543 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rice County since 2015: 206 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 36.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 55088 is SR-19, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-35 (2), CR-23 (1) and CR-86 30Th St W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55088 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 36.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Rice County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 3 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| CR-23 | 1 |
| CR-86 30Th St W | 1 |
| Ts-Groveland Tr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rice County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 108 |
| 7Th St Nw | 23 |
| Morristown Blvd | 11 |
| Lonsdale Blvd | 8 |
| Mnth 21 | 6 |
| Sb I-35 65 Mm | 6 |
| Faribault Blvd | 6 |
| Cabot Ave | 6 |
ZIP 55088 at a glance
| Population | 1,812 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $132,917 |
| Median home value | $515,465 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rice 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 35 | +105% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 40 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 47 | +17% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55088
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55088?
543 truck crashes have been reported in Rice County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 206 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55088?
Since 2015, SR-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55088: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55088?
Truck crashes in Rice County peak in December, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55088?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rice County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55088 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rice County has 66.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55088?
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.