ZIP 55312 (Brownton, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55312: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McLeod 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
10 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McLeod County compares with Minnesota
McLeod County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLeod County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, McLeod County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
McLeod County at a glance: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 210 crashes involving commercial trucks in McLeod County since 2015: 133 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
16.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55312 happened on US-212 (2), Major Ave (1) and SR-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 55312 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McLeod County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 2 |
| Major Ave | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLeod County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 47 |
| Mnth 15 | 34 |
| Mnth 7 | 18 |
| Mnth 22 | 17 |
| 4Th Ave Nw | 5 |
| Babcock Ave | 5 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Major Ave | 3 |
ZIP 55312 at a glance
| Population | 1,428 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,568 |
| Median home value | $236,320 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLeod 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 | 5 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +185% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 19 | +39% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 55312
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55312?
McLeod County has had 210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55312?
The worst month is September: 13.3% of truck crashes in McLeod County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55312?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in McLeod County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55312 compare with Minnesota?
McLeod County records 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55312?
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.