ZIP 55924 (Claremont, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55924: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dodge 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
6 of 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Minnesota
Dodge County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 7.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Dodge County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Dodge County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 113 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dodge County since 2015: 40 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55924 since 2015: US-14 (2) and CR-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55924 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 2 |
| CR-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 25 |
| Mnth 56 | 13 |
| 120Th Ave | 7 |
| Mnth 57 | 6 |
| Csah 24 | 4 |
| Hwy | 3 |
| 250Th Ave | 3 |
| 170Th Ave | 3 |
ZIP 55924 at a glance
| Population | 1,170 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,558 |
| Median home value | $248,011 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +60% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +6% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 55924
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55924?
Since 2015, 113 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dodge County (40 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55924?
August has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55924?
Since 2015, Dodge County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55924 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dodge County has 44.5 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55924?
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.