ZIP 56553 (Kent, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56553: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilkin 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
1 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilkin County compares with Minnesota
Wilkin County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilkin County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 235.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 6.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 35.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Wilkin County sits below Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wilkin County: 50.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 175 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilkin County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 1.1%.
November through March accounts for 58.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
50.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 56553 happened on CR-182ND Ave Se Red River Road (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56553 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 50.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Wilkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-182ND Ave Se Red River Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilkin County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 90 |
| Mnth 9 | 7 |
| 330Th St | 6 |
| Mnth 210 | 6 |
| Usth 75 | 5 |
| Mnth 55 | 4 |
| 320Th Ave | 3 |
| Isth 94 Wb Mp 29 | 3 |
ZIP 56553 at a glance
| Population | 261 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,994 |
| Median home value | $138,740 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilkin 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +62% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +37% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +48% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56553
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56553?
Wilkin County has had 175 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56553?
The worst month is October: 16.0% of truck crashes in Wilkin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56553?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilkin County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56553 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilkin County has 235.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56553?
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.