ZIP 56449 (Fort Ripley, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56449: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crow Wing 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
9 of 189 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crow Wing County compares with Minnesota
Crow Wing County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crow Wing County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Crow Wing County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Crow Wing County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 189 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crow Wing County. They injured 93 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 56449 is SR-25, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-371 (1) and SR-371B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56449 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Crow Wing County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 4 |
| SR-371 | 1 |
| SR-371B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crow Wing County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 371 | 41 |
| Mnth 210 | 19 |
| Mnth 18 | 7 |
| Csah 1 | 6 |
| Csah 12 | 4 |
| Washington St | 3 |
| Mnth 371B | 3 |
| Mnth 25 | 3 |
ZIP 56449 at a glance
| Population | 1,710 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,861 |
| Median home value | $302,110 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crow Wing 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 | 14 | +249% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +8% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56449
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56449?
Crow Wing County has had 189 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 93 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 56449?
Since 2015, SR-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56449: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56449?
Truck crashes in Crow Wing County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56449?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crow Wing County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56449 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Crow Wing County has 23.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56449?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.