ZIP 56277 (Olivia, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56277: 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 has lower values than Minnesota for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Renville County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Renville County. They injured 120 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 18.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
27.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-1 (1), CR-4 (1) and US-212 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Renville County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56277 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Renville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-4 | 1 |
| US-212 | 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 56277 at a glance
| Population | 2,905 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,326 |
| Median home value | $187,763 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 56277
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56277?
218 truck crashes have been reported in Renville County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 120 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 56277?
US-71 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56277 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56277?
The worst month is October: 18.3% of truck crashes in Renville County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56277?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Renville County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56277 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 128.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Renville County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56277?
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.