ZIP 55349 (Howard Lake, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55349: 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.
Wright County at a glance: 26.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 19.1% in Minnesota.
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
February has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55349 since 2015: CR-6 (1) and US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
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.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55349 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wright County.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wright County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- 30.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-6 | 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 55349 at a glance
| Population | 3,549 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,444 |
| Median home value | $321,477 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 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 55349
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55349?
975 truck crashes have been reported in Wright County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 441 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55349?
The worst month is February: 9.9% of truck crashes in Wright County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55349?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wright County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55349 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wright County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55349?
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.