ZIP 56245 (Hanley Falls, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56245: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yellow Medicine 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 82 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yellow Medicine County compares with Minnesota
Yellow Medicine County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yellow Medicine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yellow Medicine County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.6% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 38% below the state |
| After dark | 10.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Yellow Medicine County has lower values than Minnesota for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Yellow Medicine County: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 82 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yellow Medicine County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.6% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 14.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56245 since 2015: CR-8 450Th St (1), SR-23 (1) and US-59 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56245 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Yellow Medicine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-8 450Th St | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yellow Medicine County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 75 | 8 |
| Usth 59 | 8 |
| Mnth 23 | 7 |
| 300Th St | 6 |
| Mnth 67 | 5 |
| Saint Olaf Ave | 5 |
| 510Th St | 4 |
| Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 56245 at a glance
| Population | 441 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,583 |
| Median home value | $157,742 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yellow Medicine 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +42% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +29% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56245
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56245?
Since 2015, 82 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yellow Medicine County (34 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56245?
The worst month is June: 13.4% of truck crashes in Yellow Medicine County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56245?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Yellow Medicine County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 56245 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 74.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yellow Medicine County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56245?
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.