ZIP 56363 (Pease, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56363: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mille Lacs 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
5 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mille Lacs County compares with Minnesota
Mille Lacs County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mille Lacs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mille Lacs County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Mille Lacs County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Mille Lacs County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Mille Lacs County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 40 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
23.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56363 happened on CR-13 60Th St (1), CR-18 (1), SR-23 (1), SR-95 (1) and US-169 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56363 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.0% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mille Lacs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-13 60Th St | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mille Lacs County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 169 | 33 |
| Mnth 95 | 15 |
| Mnth 23 | 10 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Mnth 47 | 4 |
| Mnth 27 | 3 |
| 160Th St | 3 |
| 145Th Ave | 2 |
ZIP 56363 at a glance
| Population | 238 |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,500 |
| Median home value | $175,133 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mille Lacs 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +249% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | -28% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +38% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56363
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56363?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mille Lacs County (50 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56363?
The worst month is July: 15.9% of truck crashes in Mille Lacs County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56363?
Since 2015, Mille Lacs County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56363 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Mille Lacs County has 33.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56363?
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.