ZIP 56007 (Albert Lea, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56007: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Freeborn 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 540 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Freeborn County compares with Minnesota
Freeborn County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Freeborn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.3 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 51.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Freeborn County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Freeborn County at a glance: 51.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 25.6% in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 540 crashes involving commercial trucks in Freeborn County since 2015: 170 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.0%.
November through March accounts for 67.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 51.8% 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 56007 since 2015: I-35 (3), I-90 (3), SR-13 (1) and US-69 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56007 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Freeborn County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 51.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Freeborn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Freeborn County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 198 |
| Isth 90 | 71 |
| Mnth 13 | 11 |
| Msas 135 | 9 |
| Csah 46 | 8 |
| Usth 65 | 6 |
| E Main St | 4 |
| I-90 | 4 |
ZIP 56007 at a glance
| Population | 21,377 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,846 |
| Median home value | $166,962 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Freeborn 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 | 18 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 41 | +123% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 43 | +5% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 47 | +9% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56007
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56007?
Freeborn County has had 540 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 170 people and killing 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56007?
December has the most truck crashes in Freeborn County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56007?
Since 2015, Freeborn County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 56007 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 152.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Freeborn County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56007?
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.