ZIP 56052 (Kilkenny, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56052: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Le Sueur 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 146 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Le Sueur County compares with Minnesota
Le Sueur County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Le Sueur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Le Sueur County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Le Sueur County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Le Sueur County: 1 in 139 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Le Sueur County has recorded 146 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.7%.
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.7% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 56052 is SR-13, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-10 Dodd Rd (1), CR-26 Lexington Rd (1) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56052 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Le Sueur County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Le Sueur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-10 Dodd Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 Lexington Rd | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| Ts-Groveland Tr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Le Sueur County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 169 | 22 |
| Mnth 13 | 16 |
| Mnth 60 | 16 |
| 320Th St | 8 |
| Hwy | 6 |
| Ottawa Rd | 6 |
| Mnth 22 | 5 |
| Mnth 99 | 5 |
ZIP 56052 at a glance
| Population | 747 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,875 |
| Median home value | $349,143 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Le Sueur 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +187% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | -28% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 56052
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56052?
146 truck crashes have been reported in Le Sueur County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 62 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 56052?
SR-13 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56052 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56052?
Truck crashes in Le Sueur County peak in December, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56052?
Since 2015, Le Sueur County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56052 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Le Sueur County has 42.6 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56052?
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.