ZIP 56134 (Hardwick, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56134: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rock 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 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rock County compares with Minnesota
Rock County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rock County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Rock County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Rock County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rock County. They injured 56 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.3% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56134 since 2015 were spread across roads: 151st St (1) and CR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Rock County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56134 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rock County.
- With 33.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 151st St | 1 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rock County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 90 | 64 |
| Usth 75 | 10 |
| Csah 4 | 4 |
| 201St St | 3 |
| 20Th Ave | 3 |
| Csah 11 | 3 |
| Mnth 23 | 3 |
| 151St St | 2 |
ZIP 56134 at a glance
| Population | 441 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,063 |
| Median home value | $169,126 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rock 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +162% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +30% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +23% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56134
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56134?
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rock County (56 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56134?
January has the most truck crashes in Rock County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56134?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rock County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56134 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Rock County has 117.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56134?
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.