ZIP 56280 (Porter, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56280: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Minnesota
Lincoln County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 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 | 38.5% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 5.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 75% below the state |
Lincoln County sits below Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lincoln County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 20.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 40 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 103 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.3% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 15.0% of truck crashes.
38.5% 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 56280 since 2015: CR-3 (1) and US-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56280 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 38.5% 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-3 | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 14 | 11 |
| Mnth 19 | 7 |
| Usth 75 | 6 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Mnth 271 | 2 |
| 120Th St | 1 |
| 220Th St | 1 |
| Csah 1 | 1 |
ZIP 56280 at a glance
| Population | 530 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,214 |
| Median home value | $203,473 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +18% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +31% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 56280
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56280?
40 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 21 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56280?
The worst month is October: 20.0% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56280?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56280 compared with Minnesota?
Lincoln County records 63.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56280?
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.