ZIP 55386 (Victoria, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55386: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carver 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
17 of 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carver County compares with Minnesota
Carver County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carver County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carver County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Carver County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Carver County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 349 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carver County since 2015: 147 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 22.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55386 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-5 (2), CR-10 Engler Blvd (1) and CR-15 Shoreline Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55386 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Carver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-10 Engler Blvd | 1 |
| CR-15 Shoreline Dr | 1 |
| CR-6 Watertown Rd | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
| US-212 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carver County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 51 |
| Mnth 7 | 23 |
| Arboretum Blvd | 17 |
| Mnth 41 | 11 |
| Mnth 5 | 9 |
| Hwy | 9 |
| Flying Cloud Dr | 9 |
| Csah 10 | 9 |
ZIP 55386 at a glance
| Population | 10,077 |
| Density | 608 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $192,458 |
| Median home value | $555,296 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carver 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 | 9 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +289% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 28 | -21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 27 | -4% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 55386
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55386?
Carver County has had 349 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 147 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55386?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55386: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55386?
December has the most truck crashes in Carver County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55386?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Carver County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 55386 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Carver County has 25.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55386?
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.