ZIP 56240 (Graceville, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56240: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Big Stone 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 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Big Stone County compares with Minnesota
Big Stone County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Big Stone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Big Stone County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 69% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 8.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Big Stone County has lower values than Minnesota for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Big Stone County at a glance: 5.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Big Stone County has recorded 37 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 16.2% of truck crashes.
8.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56240 since 2015: CR-7 790 Ave (1) and US-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56240 fleets
- Build extra time into June 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 Big Stone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-7 790 Ave | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Big Stone County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 12 | 11 |
| Mnth 28 | 4 |
| Csah 7 | 2 |
| Hwy | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 1St St Nw | 1 |
| 640Th Ave | 1 |
| Cr-54 | 1 |
ZIP 56240 at a glance
| Population | 796 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,500 |
| Median home value | $150,412 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Big Stone 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +164% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -11% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +1% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56240
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56240?
Big Stone County has had 37 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56240?
Truck crashes in Big Stone County peak in June, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56240?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Big Stone County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56240 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Big Stone County has 61.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56240?
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.