ZIP 56470 (Park Rapids, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56470: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Hubbard County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hubbard County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 17.1% of the year's total.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
26.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56470 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56470 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hubbard County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hubbard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 56470 at a glance
| Population | 11,186 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,500 |
| Median home value | $292,998 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 56470
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56470?
76 truck crashes have been reported in Hubbard County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 39 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56470?
The worst month is September: 17.1% of truck crashes in Hubbard County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56470?
Since 2015, Hubbard County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56470 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Hubbard County has 28.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56470?
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.