ZIP 55385 (Stewart, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55385: 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.
The headline for McLeod County: 7.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
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
The worst month is September with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.8% 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 55385 happened on SR-15 (1) and US-212 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 55385 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLeod County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McLeod County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 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 55385 at a glance
| Population | 1,337 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,125 |
| Median home value | $206,807 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55385
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55385?
McLeod County has had 210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55385?
The worst month is September: 13.3% of truck crashes in McLeod County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55385?
Since 2015, McLeod County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55385 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLeod County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55385?
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.