ZIP 56384 (Upsala, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56384: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morrison 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 180 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morrison County compares with Minnesota
Morrison County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morrison County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Morrison County at a glance: December 15.0% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 180 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morrison County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56384 happened on CR-24 120Th Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56384 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 29.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Morrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-24 120Th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morrison County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 67 |
| Mnth 27 | 11 |
| Mnth 25 | 9 |
| Mnth 371 | 7 |
| Nature Rd | 7 |
| 93Rd St | 5 |
| Dove Rd | 4 |
| Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 56384 at a glance
| Population | 303 |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,750 |
| Median home value | $140,719 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morrison 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +162% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 13 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +32% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56384
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56384?
Morrison County has had 180 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 65 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56384?
Truck crashes in Morrison County peak in December, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56384?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Morrison County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56384 compare with Minnesota?
Morrison County records 44.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56384?
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.