ZIP 56278 (Ortonville, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56278: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Big Stone County is lower on 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Big Stone County. They injured 18 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 56278 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.7% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56278 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Big Stone County.
- 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 Big Stone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 56278 at a glance
| Population | 2,698 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,203 |
| Median home value | $201,804 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56278
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56278?
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 56278?
Truck crashes in Big Stone County peak in June, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56278?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Big Stone County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56278 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 61.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Big Stone County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56278?
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.