ZIP 55906 (Rochester, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55906: 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
Since 2015, 639 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Olmsted County. They injured 245 people and killed 25.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.8% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-44 60Th Ave Sw (1), US-14 (1) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55906 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-42 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Olmsted County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 2 |
| CR-44 60Th Ave Sw | 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 55906 at a glance
| Population | 20,437 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,685 |
| Median home value | $379,168 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55906
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55906?
Olmsted County has had 639 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55906?
SR-42 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55906 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55906?
Truck crashes in Olmsted County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55906?
Since 2015, Olmsted County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55906 compared with Minnesota?
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 55906?
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.