ZIP 55903 (Rochester, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55903: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Olmsted 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Olmsted County compares with Minnesota
Olmsted County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Olmsted County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Olmsted County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Olmsted County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 639 crashes involving commercial trucks in Olmsted County since 2015: 245 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-42 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55903 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-34 (1), CR-44 60Th Ave Sw (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (19% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55903 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-42; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Olmsted 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 Olmsted County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 2 |
| CR-34 | 1 |
| CR-44 60Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Olmsted County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 52 | 94 |
| Isth 90 | 76 |
| Usth 14 | 33 |
| Usth 63 | 26 |
| West Circle Dr Nw | 13 |
| Mnth 42 | 12 |
| Hwy | 12 |
| Csah 3 | 11 |
ZIP 55903 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Olmsted 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 | 27 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 60 | +122% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 52 | -13% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 51 | -3% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55903
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55903?
639 truck crashes have been reported in Olmsted County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 245 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55903?
Since 2015, SR-42 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55903: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55903?
January has the most truck crashes in Olmsted County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55903?
Since 2015, Olmsted County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55903 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Olmsted County records 32.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55903?
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.