ZIP 56207 (Alberta, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56207: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stevens 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 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stevens County compares with Minnesota
Stevens County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stevens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stevens County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.2% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 11.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Stevens County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Stevens County at a glance: 7.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Stevens County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (1.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 19.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56207 happened on US-59 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Stevens County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56207 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Stevens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stevens County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 59 | 16 |
| Mnth 9 | 8 |
| Mnth 28 | 4 |
| 600Th Ave | 3 |
| Atlantic Ave | 3 |
| Csah 1 | 3 |
| 130Th St | 2 |
| 230Th St | 2 |
ZIP 56207 at a glance
| Population | 211 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,969 |
| Median home value | $81,842 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stevens 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +280% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -12% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 56207
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56207?
55 truck crashes have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56207?
July has the most truck crashes in Stevens County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56207?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56207 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Stevens County has 48.1 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56207?
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.