ZIP 56169 (Russell, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56169: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lyon County: March 12.9% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Lyon County has recorded 163 truck crashes since 2015, with 83 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56169 since 2015: CR-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56169 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-20 | 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 56169 at a glance
| Population | 780 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,083 |
| Median home value | $138,380 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56169
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56169?
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 56169?
March has the most truck crashes in Lyon County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56169?
Since 2015, Lyon County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56169 compare with Minnesota?
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 56169?
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.