ZIP 56662 (Outing, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56662: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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
2 of 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Cass County compares with Minnesota
Cass County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Cass County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cass County: January 13.8% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 145 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 71 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.7% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 56662 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 56662 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cass 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 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 64 | 29 |
| Mnth 210 | 13 |
| Mnth 371 Nw | 11 |
| Mnth 371 | 11 |
| Usth 2 | 10 |
| Mnth 200 | 10 |
| Hwy Nw | 4 |
| Mnth 6 | 4 |
ZIP 56662 at a glance
| Population | 624 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,643 |
| Median home value | $421,673 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +115% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | -5% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56662
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56662?
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (71 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56662?
January has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56662?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 56662 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56662?
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.