ZIP 56187 (Worthington, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56187: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nobles 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
1 of 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nobles County compares with Minnesota
Nobles County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nobles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nobles County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 47.5% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Nobles County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Nobles County at a glance: 1 in 278 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Nobles County has recorded 298 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 47.5% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56187 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56187 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 47.5% 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 Nobles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nobles County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 90 | 109 |
| Mnth 60 | 59 |
| Usth 59 | 11 |
| Oxford St | 10 |
| Mnth 91 | 6 |
| Mn 60 | 5 |
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-60 | 4 |
ZIP 56187 at a glance
| Population | 15,214 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,326 |
| Median home value | $219,037 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nobles 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +84% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +44% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +0% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56187
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56187?
298 truck crashes have been reported in Nobles County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 116 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56187?
January has the most truck crashes in Nobles County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56187?
Since 2015, Nobles County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 56187 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 115.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nobles County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56187?
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.