ZIP 56003 (Mankato, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56003: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nicollet 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 of 250 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nicollet County compares with Minnesota
Nicollet County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nicollet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nicollet County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Nicollet County has lower values than Minnesota for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Nicollet County at a glance: 1 in 79 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 250 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nicollet County. They injured 90 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-169 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 56003 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-3 N Victory Dr (1), CR-50 535Th Ave (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56003 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-169, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Nicollet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 4 |
| CR-3 N Victory Dr | 1 |
| CR-50 535Th Ave | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nicollet County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 169 | 46 |
| Mnth 15 | 23 |
| Usth 14 | 20 |
| Mnth 111 | 15 |
| Mnth 22 | 11 |
| S Minnesota Ave | 11 |
| Hwy | 9 |
| Mnth 99 | 6 |
ZIP 56003 at a glance
| Population | 15,258 |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,538 |
| Median home value | $269,595 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nicollet 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 | 3 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +395% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 23 | +40% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | -12% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56003
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56003?
Nicollet County has had 250 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 56003?
NHTSA data shows US-169 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56003 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56003?
August has the most truck crashes in Nicollet County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56003?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Nicollet County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56003 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 62.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nicollet County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56003?
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.