ZIP 55613 (Schroeder, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55613: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cook 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
0 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Cook County compares with Minnesota
Cook County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cook County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Cook County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Cook County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cook County since 2015: 16 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (15.6%).
Road surface: 29.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 55613.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cook County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55613 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- With 29.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cook County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 61 | 24 |
| 5Th St | 1 |
| Arrowhead Tr | 1 |
| County Road 2 | 1 |
| Csah 6 | 1 |
| Gunflint Trl | 1 |
| Hwy | 1 |
| Tom Lake Rd | 1 |
ZIP 55613 at a glance
| Population | 232 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,958 |
| Median home value | $393,306 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cook 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +122% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | -40% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -14% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55613
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55613?
Cook County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 16 people and killing 0.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55613?
December has the most truck crashes in Cook County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55613?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cook County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 55613 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Cook County records 50.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55613?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.