ZIP 55733 (Esko, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55733: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carlton 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
3 of 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carlton County compares with Minnesota
Carlton County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carlton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carlton County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 46.2% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Carlton County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Carlton County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 19.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Carlton County has recorded 143 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (19.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 65.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
46.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55733 since 2015: CR-4 (1), I-35 (1), SR-194 (1) and US-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 55733 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 46.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Carlton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-4 | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carlton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 36 |
| Mnth 210 | 20 |
| Mnth 45 | 8 |
| Mnth 73 | 6 |
| Csah 45 | 4 |
| Mnth 33 | 4 |
| W Co Hwy 61 | 3 |
| Cloquet Ave | 2 |
ZIP 55733 at a glance
| Population | 5,139 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,260 |
| Median home value | $353,094 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carlton 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 11 | +398% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | -9% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55733
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55733?
Carlton County has had 143 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55733?
The worst month is December: 19.6% of truck crashes in Carlton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55733?
Since 2015, Carlton County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55733 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carlton County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55733?
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.