ZIP 56224 (Clements, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56224: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Redwood 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 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Redwood County compares with Minnesota
Redwood County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Redwood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Redwood County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.9 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Redwood County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Redwood County at a glance: 7.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Redwood County. They injured 77 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.4% of truck crashes.
20.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56224 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-68 (1) and US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56224 fleets
- Build extra time into October 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Redwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Redwood County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 19 | 26 |
| Usth 71 | 24 |
| Mnth 68 | 9 |
| Hwy | 8 |
| Usth 14 | 7 |
| Csah 6 | 5 |
| Csah 2 | 4 |
| Csah 4 | 4 |
ZIP 56224 at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,250 |
| Median home value | $116,947 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Redwood 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +18% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +38% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 12 | +11% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56224
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56224?
Redwood County has had 134 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 77 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56224?
Truck crashes in Redwood County peak in October, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56224?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Redwood County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 56224 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 76.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Redwood County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56224?
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.