ZIP 56732 (Karlstad, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56732: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kittson 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 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kittson County compares with Minnesota
Kittson County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kittson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kittson County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.0% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 52% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Kittson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kittson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Kittson County has recorded 26 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 175 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 19.2% of truck crashes.
21.7% 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 56732 happened on US-59 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kittson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56732 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kittson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kittson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kittson County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 11 | 11 |
| Usth 75 | 3 |
| Usth 59 | 3 |
| 190Th Ave | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| 1St St | 1 |
| 403Rd Ave | 1 |
| Commercial St | 1 |
ZIP 56732 at a glance
| Population | 951 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,344 |
| Median home value | $145,903 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kittson 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +343% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 2 | -61% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +67% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56732
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 56732?
26 truck crashes have been reported in Kittson County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 56732?
Truck crashes in Kittson County peak in January, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 56732?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kittson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 56732 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kittson County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 56732?
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.