ZIP 56115 (Balaton, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56115: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lyon 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
5 of 163 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Minnesota
Lyon County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Lyon County has lower values than Minnesota for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lyon County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 12.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 163 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lyon County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56115 since 2015: CR-12 166Th St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56115 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyon County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.2% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-12 166Th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 23 | 45 |
| Mnth 19 | 16 |
| Usth 59 | 15 |
| Mnth 68 | 8 |
| W Main St | 7 |
| E Main St | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| 340Th St | 4 |
ZIP 56115 at a glance
| Population | 1,123 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,000 |
| Median home value | $186,207 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 8 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +64% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +6% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56115
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56115?
163 truck crashes have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 83 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56115?
March has the most truck crashes in Lyon County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56115?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lyon County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 56115 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Lyon County records 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56115?
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.