Bethel, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bethel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bethel and Anoka County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Anoka County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anoka County compares with Minnesota
Anoka County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anoka County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Anoka County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Anoka County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 906 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anoka County. They injured 344 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bethel since 2015, this page uses Anoka County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-65 leads within 10 miles of Bethel with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 172nd Ave Nw (1), CR-10 285Th Ave Nw (1) and CR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Their busiest month is July, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bethel fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Anoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
| 172nd Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-10 285Th Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-22 | 1 |
| CR-22 Viking Blvd Ne | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anoka County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 694 | 49 |
| Central Ave Ne | 38 |
| Mnth 65 | 36 |
| Usth 10 | 35 |
| University Ave Ne | 22 |
| Naples St Ne | 18 |
| Main St | 14 |
| Lake Dr | 13 |
Bethel at a glance
| Population | 480 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 490 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55005) | $109,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55005) | $340,973 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anoka 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 | 17 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 73 | +329% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 74 | +2% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 76 | +2% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bethel
How common are truck crashes in Bethel?
Since 2015, 906 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anoka County (344 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bethel?
Since 2015, SR-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bethel: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bethel?
The worst month is December: 11.4% of truck crashes in Anoka County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bethel?
44 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anoka County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bethel compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 20.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anoka County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bethel?
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.