ZIP 56734 (Lake Bronson, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56734: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kittson County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 26 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kittson County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 175 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (19.2%).
21.7% 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 56734 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kittson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 56734 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Kittson 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 (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 56734 at a glance
| Population | 601 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,281 |
| Median home value | $119,192 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 56734
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 56734?
26 truck crashes have been reported in Kittson County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56734?
The worst month is January: 15.4% of truck crashes in Kittson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 56734?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kittson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 56734 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kittson County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 56734?
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.