ZIP 56178 (Tyler, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56178: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Minnesota
Lincoln County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.5% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 5.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 75% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Lincoln County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Lincoln County at a glance: October worst month: 20.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 40 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 103 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.5%).
November through March accounts for 51.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (15.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 38.5% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56178 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56178 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 38.5% 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
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 11 |
| Mnth 19 | 7 |
| Usth 75 | 6 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Mnth 271 | 2 |
| 120Th St | 1 |
| 220Th St | 1 |
| Csah 1 | 1 |
ZIP 56178 at a glance
| Population | 1,669 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,031 |
| Median home value | $164,050 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +18% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +31% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56178
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56178?
Lincoln County has had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 21 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56178?
The worst month is October: 20.0% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56178?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 56178 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 63.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56178?
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.