ZIP 55982 (Waltham, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55982: 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 |
Mower County sits below Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Mower County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 13.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 210 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mower County since 2015: 106 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
Road surface: 27.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55982 since 2015: CR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 55982 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mower County.
- With 27.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-9 | 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 55982 at a glance
| Population | 551 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,344 |
| Median home value | $296,847 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55982
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55982?
210 truck crashes have been reported in Mower County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 106 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55982?
July has the most truck crashes in Mower County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55982?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Mower County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55982 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Mower County has 44.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55982?
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.