ZIP 56057 (Le Center, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56057: 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. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Le Sueur County: 1 in 139 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Le Sueur County. They injured 62 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.7% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56057 happened on CR-26 Lexington Rd (1) and SR-13 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56057 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-26 Lexington Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 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 56057 at a glance
| Population | 3,919 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,250 |
| Median home value | $251,799 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 56057
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56057?
146 truck crashes have been reported in Le Sueur County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 62 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56057?
December has the most truck crashes in Le Sueur County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56057?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Le Sueur County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56057 compared with Minnesota?
Le Sueur County records 42.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56057?
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.