ZIP 56048 (Janesville, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56048: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Waseca 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
1 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waseca County compares with Minnesota
Waseca County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waseca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Waseca County sits below Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Waseca County: 1 in 114 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Waseca County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 52.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.4% of truck crashes.
32.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56048 happened on CR-10 164Th St (1), SR-83 (1), US-14 (1) and Us-Usth 14 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56048 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.7% 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 Waseca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-10 164Th St | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
| Us-Usth 14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waseca County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 63 |
| 140Th St | 8 |
| State St | 5 |
| 230Th St | 4 |
| Hwy | 3 |
| 2Nd St Nw | 2 |
| 5Th Ave Se | 2 |
| Csah-14 | 2 |
ZIP 56048 at a glance
| Population | 4,025 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,532 |
| Median home value | $239,267 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waseca 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 | 8 | +184% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +41% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 9 | -21% | 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56048
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56048?
121 truck crashes have been reported in Waseca County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 51 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56048?
Truck crashes in Waseca County peak in January, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56048?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waseca County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56048 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 55.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waseca County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56048?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.