ZIP 56181 (Welcome, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56181: 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Martin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Martin County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 173 crashes involving commercial trucks in Martin County since 2015: 77 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 37.4% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56181 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Martin County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56181 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Martin County.
- 37.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 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 56181 at a glance
| Population | 1,280 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,750 |
| Median home value | $114,353 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56181
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56181?
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 56181?
The worst month is January: 15.0% of truck crashes in Martin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56181?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Martin County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 56181 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 56181?
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.