ZIP 56219 (Browns Valley, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56219: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roberts 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 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roberts County compares with Minnesota
Roberts County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roberts County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roberts County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 68% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 52.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Roberts County has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Roberts County: 52.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roberts County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 52.9% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56219 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-469TH Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56219 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 52.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Roberts County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-469TH Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roberts County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 85 |
| US-12 | 17 |
| Ave | 5 |
| Sd Hwy 10 | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 106 | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 127 | 3 |
| Ramp | 2 |
| Sd Hwy 15 | 2 |
ZIP 56219 at a glance
| Population | 697 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,833 |
| Median home value | $191,560 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Roberts 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +105% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | -11% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56219
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56219?
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Roberts County (19 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56219?
March has the most truck crashes in Roberts County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56219?
Since 2015, Roberts County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56219 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 105.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Roberts County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56219?
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.