ZIP 56232 (Dawson, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56232: 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Lac qui Parle County is lower 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.
What stands out in Lac qui Parle County: 12.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lac qui Parle County. They injured 25 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56232 happened on US-212 (1) and US-75 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56232 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 |
| US-75 | 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 56232 at a glance
| Population | 2,379 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,069 |
| Median home value | $171,604 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56232
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56232?
Lac qui Parle County has had 41 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56232?
March has the most truck crashes in Lac qui Parle County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56232?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lac qui Parle County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56232 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Lac qui Parle County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56232?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.