ZIP 56735 (Lancaster, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 56735: 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 |
Kittson County has lower values than Minnesota for 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.
Kittson County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 19.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 56735 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 56735 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
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 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 56735 at a glance
| Population | 683 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Median home value | $164,107 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 56735
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 56735?
Kittson County has had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 56735?
Truck crashes in Kittson County peak in January, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 56735?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Kittson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 56735 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kittson County has 52.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 56735?
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.