ZIP 56367 (Rice, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56367: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton 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
8 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Minnesota
Benton County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Benton County: September 15.2% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
US-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 56367 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-26 Nature Rd (1), CR-CSAH 2 (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56367 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 3 |
| CR-26 Nature Rd | 1 |
| CR-CSAH 2 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 74 |
| Mnth 23 | 18 |
| Mnth 95 | 9 |
| Mnth 15 | 8 |
| 3Rd St Se | 7 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| Mnth 25 | 5 |
| 1St St Ne | 5 |
ZIP 56367 at a glance
| Population | 7,209 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,771 |
| Median home value | $284,870 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | +262% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 20 | +6% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | -10% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 56367
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56367?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 99 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 56367?
US-10 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56367 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56367?
The worst month is September: 15.2% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56367?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 56367 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Benton County records 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56367?
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.