ZIP 56101 (Windom, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56101: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cottonwood 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
0 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cottonwood County compares with Minnesota
Cottonwood County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cottonwood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cottonwood County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cottonwood County has lower values than Minnesota for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cottonwood County at a glance: 8.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Cottonwood County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.1% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 56101 is SR-62, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-2 520Th Ave (1), CR-4 450Th Ave (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cottonwood County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56101 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-62; 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 Cottonwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 2 |
| CR-2 520Th Ave | 1 |
| CR-4 450Th Ave | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cottonwood County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 60 | 50 |
| Usth 71 | 18 |
| Mnth 30 | 6 |
| Mnth 62 | 5 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| Csah 1 | 5 |
| Csah 5 | 4 |
| 16Th St | 2 |
ZIP 56101 at a glance
| Population | 6,157 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,083 |
| Median home value | $186,096 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cottonwood 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +66% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +30% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +6% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56101
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56101?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Cottonwood County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 85 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 56101?
SR-62 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56101 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56101?
October has the most truck crashes in Cottonwood County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56101?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cottonwood County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56101 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 102.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cottonwood County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56101?
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.