ZIP 56438 (Browerville, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56438: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Todd 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 174 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Todd County compares with Minnesota
Todd County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Todd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Todd County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.1 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Todd County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Todd County at a glance: January worst month: 13.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Todd County. They injured 88 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 33.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56438 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-11 (1) and CR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56438 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Todd County.
- 33.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Todd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-11 | 1 |
| CR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Todd County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 46 |
| Usth 71 | 23 |
| Mnth 27 | 10 |
| Usth 10 | 7 |
| Mnth 210 | 7 |
| Csah 11 | 6 |
| Hwy | 5 |
| Cr-89 | 3 |
ZIP 56438 at a glance
| Population | 2,942 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,500 |
| Median home value | $202,462 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Todd 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | +211% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | -4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +31% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56438
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56438?
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Todd County (88 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56438?
The worst month is January: 13.8% of truck crashes in Todd County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56438?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Todd County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56438 compare with Minnesota?
Todd County records 57.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56438?
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.