ZIP 55983 (Wanamingo, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55983: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Goodhue 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 320 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Goodhue County compares with Minnesota
Goodhue County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Goodhue County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Goodhue County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.3 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Goodhue County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 55983: US-52 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55983 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Goodhue County. They injured 114 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
24.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55983 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 490th St (1), SR-57 (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 55983 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Goodhue County.
- Look at alternatives to US-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 32.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Goodhue County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| 490th St | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Goodhue County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 52 | 90 |
| Usth 61 | 33 |
| Mnth 56 | 14 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Mnth 58 | 12 |
| Csah 9 | 12 |
| Hwy | 9 |
| Mnth 60 | 8 |
ZIP 55983 at a glance
| Population | 1,874 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,446 |
| Median home value | $285,800 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Goodhue 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 | 16 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 29 | +75% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 31 | +8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 25 | -19% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55983
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55983?
Goodhue County has had 320 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55983?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55983: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55983?
Truck crashes in Goodhue County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55983?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Goodhue County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55983 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Goodhue County has 56.3 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55983?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.