ZIP 55395 (Winsted, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55395: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in McLeod County: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
McLeod County has recorded 210 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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 55395 happened on SR-7 (2) and US-12 (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 55395 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLeod County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-12 | 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 55395 at a glance
| Population | 2,723 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,800 |
| Median home value | $222,545 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55395
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55395?
210 truck crashes have been reported in McLeod County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 133 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55395?
September has the most truck crashes in McLeod County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55395?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McLeod County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55395 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
McLeod County records 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55395?
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.