ZIP 55987 (Winona, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55987: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winona 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
7 of 323 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winona County compares with Minnesota
Winona County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winona County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Winona County sits below Minnesota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Winona County: 30.4% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 20.3% in Minnesota.
Overview
Winona County has recorded 323 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55987 since 2015: US-14 (1) and US-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55987 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.0% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Winona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winona County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 90 | 158 |
| Usth 61 | 29 |
| Usth 14 | 13 |
| Mnth 43 | 7 |
| Whitewater Ave | 6 |
| US-61 | 5 |
| Csah 25 | 4 |
| Mnth 74 | 4 |
ZIP 55987 at a glance
| Population | 34,072 |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,624 |
| Median home value | $221,782 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winona 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 | 20 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +81% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 25 | -30% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 29 | +15% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55987
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55987?
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winona County (111 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55987?
The worst month is December: 12.1% of truck crashes in Winona County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55987?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Winona County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55987 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winona County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55987?
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.