ZIP 56030 (Essig, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brown 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 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Minnesota
Brown County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Brown County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
Brown County at a glance: January 16.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brown County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.3% 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 56030 since 2015: SR-4 (1) and US-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56030 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 19 |
| Mnth 4 | 16 |
| Mnth 15 | 13 |
| Broadway St | 9 |
| 20Th St | 4 |
| W Main St | 3 |
| Csah 8 | 3 |
| 1St Ave | 2 |
ZIP 56030 at a glance
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 609 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,625 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +227% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +17% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | -11% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 56030
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56030?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brown County (56 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56030?
The worst month is January: 16.1% of truck crashes in Brown County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56030?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brown County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56030 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Brown County has 40.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56030?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.