ZIP 55370 (Plato, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55370: 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, McLeod County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
McLeod County at a glance: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McLeod County. They injured 133 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-212 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55370 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-7 (2) and 16th St E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 55370 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLeod County.
- Check whether your routes use US-212, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 16th St E | 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 55370 at a glance
| Population | 558 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,750 |
| Median home value | $304,012 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55370
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55370?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLeod County (133 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 55370?
Since 2015, US-212 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55370: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55370?
Truck crashes in McLeod County peak in September, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55370?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McLeod County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55370 compare with Minnesota?
McLeod County records 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55370?
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.