ZIP 55940 (Hayfield, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55940: 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 |
Dodge County has lower values than Minnesota for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Dodge County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.8% for 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
The worst month is August with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55940 happened on CR-9 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55940 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-9 | 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 55940 at a glance
| Population | 2,791 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,885 |
| Median home value | $248,330 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55940
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55940?
113 truck crashes have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 40 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55940?
Truck crashes in Dodge County peak in August, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55940?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55940 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 44.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dodge County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55940?
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.