ZIP 56710 (Alvarado, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56710: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
0 of 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Minnesota
Marshall County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.5 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 46% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Marshall County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marshall County at a glance: 12.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 17 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 98 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 56710 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (2) and CR-WALSH 19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Marshall County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56710 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| CR-WALSH 19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 59 | 6 |
| Mnth 1 | 5 |
| Mnth 89 | 4 |
| Usth 75 | 4 |
| 300Th St Nw | 2 |
| 310Th Ave Nw | 2 |
| 330Th St Nw | 2 |
| 390Th St Nw | 2 |
ZIP 56710 at a glance
| Population | 483 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,000 |
| Median home value | $140,686 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +337% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -10% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -31% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56710
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56710?
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (17 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 56710?
The worst month is January: 11.9% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56710?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56710 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 42.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56710?
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.