ZIP 56461 (Laporte, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56461: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hubbard 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
3 of 76 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hubbard County compares with Minnesota
Hubbard County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hubbard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hubbard County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.5% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Hubbard County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hubbard County: September worst month: 17.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Hubbard County has recorded 76 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.5% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56461 since 2015: SR-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56461 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Hubbard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hubbard County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 71 | 9 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| Mnth 34 | 6 |
| Mnth 64 | 4 |
| Usth 2 | 3 |
| Mnth 200 | 3 |
| Csah 4 | 3 |
| 160Th St | 3 |
ZIP 56461 at a glance
| Population | 3,337 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,188 |
| Median home value | $272,413 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hubbard 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 | 8 | +380% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | -8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -24% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 56461
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56461?
76 truck crashes have been reported in Hubbard County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 39 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56461?
Truck crashes in Hubbard County peak in September, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56461?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Hubbard County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56461 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 28.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hubbard County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56461?
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.