ZIP 55353 (Kimball, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55353: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stearns 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 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Stearns County compares with Minnesota
Stearns County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stearns County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Stearns County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Stearns County at a glance: 28.8% share of truck crashes after dark (Minnesota: 20.3%).
Overview
Police reported 1,072 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stearns County since 2015: 349 people were injured and 30 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 34.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55353 happened on SR-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55353 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 34.0% 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
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 Stearns County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stearns County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 415 |
| Mnth 23 | 68 |
| Mnth 15 | 44 |
| Division St | 33 |
| Csah 75 | 26 |
| Hwy | 18 |
| Usth 71 | 16 |
| Csah 2 | 15 |
ZIP 55353 at a glance
| Population | 3,361 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,854 |
| Median home value | $341,220 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stearns 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 | 18 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 71 | +284% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 88 | +25% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 93 | +5% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 93. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55353
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55353?
1,072 truck crashes have been reported in Stearns County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 349 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55353?
December has the most truck crashes in Stearns County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55353?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stearns County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55353 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stearns County has 56.2 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55353?
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.