ZIP 55932 (Elgin, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55932: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Olmsted County at a glance: 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
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55932 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-42 (2), CR-11 (1) and US-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (19%).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55932 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.
- 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-11 | 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 55932 at a glance
| Population | 1,999 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,078 |
| Median home value | $314,865 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. 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 55932
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55932?
Olmsted County has had 639 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 25.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55932?
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 55932?
Since 2015, Olmsted County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55932 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Olmsted County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55932?
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.