ZIP 56072 (New Richland, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56072: 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). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Waseca County: 1 in 114 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 121 crashes involving commercial trucks in Waseca County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
SR-13 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 56072 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-10 660Th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56072 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waseca County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 32.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Waseca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 4 |
| CR-10 660Th Ave | 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 56072 at a glance
| Population | 2,228 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,417 |
| Median home value | $204,796 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 56072
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56072?
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Waseca County (51 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 56072?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56072: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56072?
The worst month is January: 14.0% of truck crashes in Waseca County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56072?
Since 2015, Waseca County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 56072 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
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 56072?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.