ZIP 55354 (Lester Prairie, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55354: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McLeod 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
10 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McLeod County compares with Minnesota
McLeod County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLeod County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
McLeod County sits below Minnesota on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in McLeod County: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McLeod County. They injured 133 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55354 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-7 (2), 16th St E (1) and US-212 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55354 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McLeod County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 16th St E | 1 |
| US-212 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLeod County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 47 |
| Mnth 15 | 34 |
| Mnth 7 | 18 |
| Mnth 22 | 17 |
| 4Th Ave Nw | 5 |
| Babcock Ave | 5 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Major Ave | 3 |
ZIP 55354 at a glance
| Population | 3,159 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,941 |
| Median home value | $266,003 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLeod 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 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +185% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 19 | +39% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55354
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55354?
210 truck crashes have been reported in McLeod County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 133 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55354?
Truck crashes in McLeod County peak in September, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55354?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in McLeod County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55354 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLeod County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55354?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.