ZIP 56385 (Villard, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56385: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pope 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 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pope County compares with Minnesota
Pope County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pope County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pope County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.2% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 51% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 14.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Pope County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pope County: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 74 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pope County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 17.6% of truck crashes.
22.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56385 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 6.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56385 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pope County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pope County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 28 | 12 |
| Mnth 29 | 8 |
| Mnth 104 | 6 |
| Mnth 114 | 5 |
| E Minnesota Ave | 3 |
| 190Th St | 2 |
| 2Nd St Se | 2 |
| County Rd 18 | 2 |
ZIP 56385 at a glance
| Population | 917 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,500 |
| Median home value | $260,941 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pope 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +157% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +38% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -9% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 56385
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56385?
Pope County has had 74 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56385?
The worst month is February: 13.5% of truck crashes in Pope County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56385?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Pope County since 2015 (6.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56385 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pope County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56385?
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.