ZIP 56042 (Hartland, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56042: 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 |
Freeborn County sits below Minnesota 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.
The headline for Freeborn County: 51.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Freeborn County. They injured 170 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
51.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-90 (2), CR-10 660Th Ave (1) and I-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56042 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 51.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Freeborn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 4 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| CR-10 660Th Ave | 1 |
| I-35 | 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 56042 at a glance
| Population | 751 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,750 |
| Median home value | $201,536 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56042
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56042?
540 truck crashes have been reported in Freeborn County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 170 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 56042?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56042: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56042?
Truck crashes in Freeborn County peak in December, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56042?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Freeborn County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56042 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Freeborn County has 152.3 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56042?
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.