ZIP 56236 (Dumont, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56236: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Traverse 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 Traverse County compares with Minnesota
Traverse County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Traverse County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Traverse County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 32% below the state |
| After dark | 10.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Traverse County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, 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.
What stands out in Traverse County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 41 crashes involving commercial trucks in Traverse County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 106 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 31.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (17.1%).
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56236 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-75 (1).
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 56236 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Traverse County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Traverse County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 27 | 7 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| 590Th St | 4 |
| Mnth 9 | 4 |
| Usth 75 | 4 |
| Broadway Ave | 3 |
| 2Nd Ave | 2 |
| Csah 4 | 2 |
ZIP 56236 at a glance
| Population | 493 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,750 |
| Median home value | $171,216 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Traverse 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +317% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +16% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -2% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56236
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56236?
41 truck crashes have been reported in Traverse County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 28 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56236?
May has the most truck crashes in Traverse County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56236?
Since 2015, Traverse County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56236 compare with Minnesota?
Traverse County records 110.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56236?
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.