ZIP 55939 (Harmony, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55939: 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
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 has lower values than Minnesota for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on 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
Police reported 121 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fillmore County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55939 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55939 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Fillmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 1 |
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 55939 at a glance
| Population | 1,973 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,855 |
| Median home value | $197,628 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 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, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55939
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55939?
121 truck crashes have been reported in Fillmore County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 58 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55939?
Truck crashes in Fillmore County peak in January, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55939?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fillmore County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55939 compare with Minnesota?
Fillmore County records 46.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55939?
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.