ZIP 55366 (New Auburn, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55366: 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 |
Sibley County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 55366: US-212 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55366 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sibley County. They injured 81 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (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%).
Road surface: 26.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-212 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55366 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 16th St E (1), Major Ave (1) and SR-19 (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 55366 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sibley County.
- Check whether your routes use US-212, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Sibley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 2 |
| 16th St E | 1 |
| Major Ave | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 55366 at a glance
| Population | 423 |
| Density | 342 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,500 |
| Median home value | $152,374 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55366
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55366?
Sibley County has had 150 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55366?
NHTSA data shows US-212 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55366 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55366?
The worst month is December: 13.3% of truck crashes in Sibley County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55366?
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 55366 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 55366?
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.