ZIP 55935 (Fountain, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55935: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fillmore 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 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Fillmore County compares with Minnesota
Fillmore County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fillmore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fillmore County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Fillmore County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Fillmore County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fillmore County. They injured 58 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55935 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55935 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Fillmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fillmore County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 52 | 23 |
| Mnth 16 | 13 |
| Usth 63 | 11 |
| Mnth 44 | 6 |
| Csah 1 | 5 |
| Mnth 43 | 5 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Mnth 80 | 4 |
ZIP 55935 at a glance
| Population | 1,006 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,000 |
| Median home value | $249,646 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fillmore 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +82% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -7% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55935
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55935?
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fillmore County (58 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55935?
Truck crashes in Fillmore County peak in January, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55935?
Since 2015, Fillmore County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55935 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Fillmore County has 46.5 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55935?
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.