ZIP 56230 (Danube, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56230: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Renville 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 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Renville County compares with Minnesota
Renville County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Renville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Renville County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.3 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Renville County sits below Minnesota on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Renville County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Renville County. They injured 120 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (18.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56230 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-1 (1), US-212 (1) and US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Renville County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56230 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.9% 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
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 Renville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1 | 1 |
| US-212 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Renville County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 44 |
| Mnth 4 | 21 |
| Mnth 19 | 13 |
| Usth 71 | 9 |
| Highway Ave | 7 |
| Csah 1 | 7 |
| SR-212 | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
ZIP 56230 at a glance
| Population | 779 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,583 |
| Median home value | $165,604 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Renville 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +64% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 18 | +13% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | -2% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56230
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56230?
218 truck crashes have been reported in Renville County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 120 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56230?
October has the most truck crashes in Renville County, 18.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56230?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Renville County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56230 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Renville County has 128.3 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56230?
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.