ZIP 56118 (Bingham Lake, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56118: 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.
The headline for Cottonwood County: 8.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cottonwood County. They injured 85 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (1.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for 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
SR-60 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 56118 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-2 520Th Ave (1), CR-4 450Th Ave (1) and US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cottonwood County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56118 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cottonwood County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Cottonwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-2 520Th Ave | 1 |
| CR-4 450Th Ave | 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 56118 at a glance
| Population | 457 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,250 |
| Median home value | $282,091 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 56118
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56118?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cottonwood County (85 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 56118?
Since 2015, SR-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56118: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56118?
Truck crashes in Cottonwood County peak in October, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56118?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cottonwood County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 56118 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cottonwood County has 102.6 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56118?
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.