ZIP 56218 (Boyd, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56218: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lac qui Parle 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
2 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lac qui Parle County compares with Minnesota
Lac qui Parle County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lac qui Parle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Lac qui Parle County sits below Minnesota on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lac qui Parle County: 12.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 41 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lac qui Parle County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 100 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.2%).
Road surface: 10.0% 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 56218 since 2015: US-212 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56218 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lac qui Parle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lac qui Parle County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 15 |
| Usth 75 | 7 |
| 291St Ave | 2 |
| 300Th St | 2 |
| Hwy | 2 |
| Usth 59 | 2 |
| 121St Ave | 1 |
| 155Th Ave | 1 |
ZIP 56218 at a glance
| Population | 435 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,375 |
| Median home value | $134,805 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lac qui Parle 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +56% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -18% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +35% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56218
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56218?
Lac qui Parle County has had 41 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56218?
Truck crashes in Lac qui Parle County peak in March, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56218?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lac qui Parle County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56218 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lac qui Parle County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56218?
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.