ZIP 55970 (Rose Creek, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55970: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mower 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
8 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mower County compares with Minnesota
Mower County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mower County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mower County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Mower County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Mower County at a glance: July the month with the most truck crashes: 13.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mower County. They injured 106 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.9% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55970 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55970 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mower County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mower County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 90 | 53 |
| Usth 218 | 17 |
| Usth 63 | 12 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| Mnth 16 | 7 |
| 590Th Ave | 5 |
| 110Th St | 4 |
| 140Th St | 4 |
ZIP 55970 at a glance
| Population | 1,068 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,000 |
| Median home value | $211,466 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mower 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +47% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -36% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55970
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55970?
Mower County has had 210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 106 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55970?
July has the most truck crashes in Mower County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55970?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mower County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55970 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mower County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55970?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.