ZIP 55335 (Gibbon, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55335: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sibley 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
3 of 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sibley County compares with Minnesota
Sibley County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sibley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sibley County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Sibley County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sibley County: December worst month: 13.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 150 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sibley County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (16.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55335 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55335 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Sibley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sibley County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 22 | 17 |
| Mnth 5 | 17 |
| Mnth 19 | 16 |
| 551St Ave | 10 |
| Usth 169 | 10 |
| 336Th St | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| Mnth 15 | 4 |
ZIP 55335 at a glance
| Population | 1,666 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,206 |
| Median home value | $149,988 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sibley 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 | 3 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +34% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55335
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55335?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sibley County (81 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55335?
Truck crashes in Sibley County peak in December, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55335?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sibley County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55335 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Sibley County has 80.2 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55335?
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.