ZIP 55945 (Kellogg, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55945: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wabasha 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 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wabasha County compares with Minnesota
Wabasha County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wabasha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wabasha County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Wabasha County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Wabasha County: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wabasha County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 40 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 16.0% of truck crashes.
17.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 55945 is US-61, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-11 (1), SR-35 (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55945 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wabasha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 2 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wabasha County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 61 | 30 |
| Mnth 42 | 16 |
| Csah 4 | 6 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Mnth 60 | 4 |
| Usth 63 | 4 |
| Csah 2 | 3 |
| 2Nd Ave Se | 2 |
ZIP 55945 at a glance
| Population | 1,321 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,284 |
| Median home value | $230,873 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wabasha 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +154% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | -7% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 7 | -29% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 55945
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55945?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wabasha County (32 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55945?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55945 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55945?
The worst month is November: 13.1% of truck crashes in Wabasha County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55945?
Since 2015, Wabasha County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55945 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wabasha County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55945?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.