ZIP 55341 (Hanover, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55341: 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 has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 55341 at a glance: I-94 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55341: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Wright County has recorded 975 truck crashes since 2015, with 441 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-55 (3), US-12 (3) and CR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (20% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55341 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Wright County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 6 |
| SR-55 | 3 |
| US-12 | 3 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-19 | 1 |
| CR-81 | 1 |
| Railroad Ave E | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 55341 at a glance
| Population | 3,561 |
| Density | 283 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $157,071 |
| Median home value | $447,009 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55341
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55341?
Wright County has had 975 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 441 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55341?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55341 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55341?
Truck crashes in Wright County peak in February, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55341?
Since 2015, Wright County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55341 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wright County has 53.5 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55341?
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.