ZIP 55371 (Princeton, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55371: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mille Lacs 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
5 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mille Lacs County compares with Minnesota
Mille Lacs County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mille Lacs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mille Lacs County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Mille Lacs County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Mille Lacs County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mille Lacs County. They injured 50 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55371 happened on CR-13 60Th St (1), CR-5 (1) and SR-95 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 55371 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mille Lacs County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mille Lacs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-13 60Th St | 1 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mille Lacs County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 169 | 33 |
| Mnth 95 | 15 |
| Mnth 23 | 10 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Mnth 47 | 4 |
| Mnth 27 | 3 |
| 160Th St | 3 |
| 145Th Ave | 2 |
ZIP 55371 at a glance
| Population | 18,103 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,824 |
| Median home value | $329,937 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mille Lacs 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +249% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | -28% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +38% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55371
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55371?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mille Lacs County (50 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55371?
The worst month is July: 15.9% of truck crashes in Mille Lacs County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55371?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Mille Lacs County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 55371 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mille Lacs County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55371?
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.