ZIP 55929 (Dover, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55929: 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 |
Olmsted County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Olmsted County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (26 since 2015), vs 2.8% across 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
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55929 happened on SR-42 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55929 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Olmsted County.
- 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 Olmsted County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 3 |
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 55929 at a glance
| Population | 1,383 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,977 |
| Median home value | $333,193 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 55929
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55929?
639 truck crashes have been reported in Olmsted County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 245 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55929?
January has the most truck crashes in Olmsted County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55929?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Olmsted County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55929 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55929?
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.