ZIP 55313 (Buffalo, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55313: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wright 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 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wright County compares with Minnesota
Wright County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wright County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wright County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Wright County sits below Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 55313: SR-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55313: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 975 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wright County since 2015: 441 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 55313 is SR-55, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-25 (2), CR-113 (1) and CR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Their busiest month is March, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55313 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.5% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- With 30.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wright County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 4 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| CR-113 | 1 |
| CR-19 | 1 |
| CR-39 | 1 |
| Railroad Ave E | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wright County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 424 |
| Mnth 55 | 28 |
| Usth 12 | 24 |
| Mnth 24 | 24 |
| Mnth 25 | 16 |
| 10Th Ave | 12 |
| Mnth 101 | 10 |
| Pine St | 9 |
ZIP 55313 at a glance
| Population | 24,913 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,455 |
| Median home value | $345,368 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wright 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 | 10 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 58 | +463% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 63 | +8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 94 | +49% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55313
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55313?
Wright County has had 975 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 441 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55313?
SR-55 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55313 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55313?
The worst month is February: 9.9% of truck crashes in Wright County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55313?
Since 2015, Wright County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55313 compare with Minnesota?
Wright County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55313?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.