ZIP 55976 (Stewartville, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55976: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Olmsted 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Olmsted County compares with Minnesota
Olmsted County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Olmsted County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Olmsted County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Olmsted County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (26 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Olmsted County has recorded 639 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.8% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 55976 is US-63, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-30 (2) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55976 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Olmsted County.
- Check whether your routes use US-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Olmsted 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 Olmsted County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Olmsted County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 52 | 94 |
| Isth 90 | 76 |
| Usth 14 | 33 |
| Usth 63 | 26 |
| West Circle Dr Nw | 13 |
| Mnth 42 | 12 |
| Hwy | 12 |
| Csah 3 | 11 |
ZIP 55976 at a glance
| Population | 8,509 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,330 |
| Median home value | $280,886 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Olmsted 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 | 27 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 60 | +122% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 52 | -13% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 51 | -3% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55976
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55976?
Since 2015, 639 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Olmsted County (245 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55976?
NHTSA data shows US-63 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55976 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55976?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Olmsted County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55976?
Since 2015, Olmsted County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55976 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Olmsted County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55976?
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.