ZIP 55806 (Duluth, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55806: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Louis 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Louis County compares with Minnesota
St. Louis County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Louis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
St. Louis County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for St. Louis County: 5.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 632 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Louis County. They injured 250 people and killed 32.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
34.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-2 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55806 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-10 Martin Rd (1), Ogden Ave (1) and SR-194 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (24% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.0, vs 5.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55806 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Check whether your routes use US-2, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- With 34.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. Louis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
| CR-10 Martin Rd | 1 |
| Ogden Ave | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Louis County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 53 | 90 |
| I-35 | 40 |
| Usth 2 | 26 |
| Usth 169 | 26 |
| Miller Trunk Hwy | 16 |
| Hwy | 11 |
| Mnth 135 | 10 |
| Mnth 73 | 10 |
ZIP 55806 at a glance
| Population | 9,356 |
| Density | 1,056 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,833 |
| Median home value | $158,110 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Louis 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 | 12 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 58 | +381% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 56 | -2% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 51 | -9% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55806
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55806?
St. Louis County has had 632 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 250 people and killing 32.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55806?
US-2 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55806 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55806?
The worst month is January: 14.1% of truck crashes in St. Louis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55806?
Since 2015, St. Louis County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55806 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 27.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Louis County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55806?
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.