ZIP 55921 (Caledonia, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55921: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Houston 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
1 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Minnesota
Houston County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Houston County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Houston County: March worst month: 17.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Houston County. They injured 23 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
25.8% 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 55921 since 2015: SR-44 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55921 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 44 | 12 |
| Usth 61 | 5 |
| Mnth 16 | 4 |
| Mnth 26 | 4 |
| Mnth 76 | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
| Csah 3 | 2 |
| Front St | 2 |
ZIP 55921 at a glance
| Population | 4,659 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,161 |
| Median home value | $203,102 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +5% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -24% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55921
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55921?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Houston County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 23 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55921?
Truck crashes in Houston County peak in March, with 17.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55921?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Houston County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 55921 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Houston County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55921?
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.