ZIP 55329 (Eden Valley, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55329: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meeker 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 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meeker County compares with Minnesota
Meeker County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meeker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meeker County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Meeker County sits below Minnesota on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Meeker County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 143 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meeker County since 2015: 79 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
18.8% 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 55329 since 2015: SR-23 (2) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55329 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Meeker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meeker County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 12 | 30 |
| Mnth 15 | 18 |
| Sibley Ave | 9 |
| Depot St | 8 |
| Mnth 22 | 8 |
| Mnth 24 | 7 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| Mnth 4 | 5 |
ZIP 55329 at a glance
| Population | 2,219 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,453 |
| Median home value | $218,773 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meeker 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | +58% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +17% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | +33% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55329
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55329?
143 truck crashes have been reported in Meeker County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 79 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55329?
Truck crashes in Meeker County peak in October, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55329?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Meeker County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55329 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Meeker County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55329?
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.