ZIP 56121 (Ceylon, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56121: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Martin 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 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Martin County compares with Minnesota
Martin County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Martin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Martin County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Martin County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Martin County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Martin County. They injured 77 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
37.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56121 happened on CR-N40/450TH Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Martin County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56121 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Martin County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 37.4% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-N40/450TH Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Martin County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 90 | 66 |
| 220Th Ave | 11 |
| 130Th Ave | 7 |
| Mnth 4 | 5 |
| 115Th St | 4 |
| 130Th St | 4 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| State St | 4 |
ZIP 56121 at a glance
| Population | 590 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,042 |
| Median home value | $130,306 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Martin 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +420% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56121
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56121?
173 truck crashes have been reported in Martin County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 77 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56121?
Truck crashes in Martin County peak in January, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56121?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Martin County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 56121 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 77.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Martin County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56121?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.