Ramsey, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ramsey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ramsey 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Anoka County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share.
Anoka County at a glance: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (44 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 906 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anoka County since 2015: 344 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Ramsey had 54 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Anoka County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.9% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Ramsey with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-47 (2), US-169 (2) and 172nd Ave Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
44 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (20% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ramsey fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Anoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 6 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| 172nd Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-11 Northdale Blvd Nw | 1 |
| CR-22 | 1 |
| CR-81 | 1 |
| Mu-Jarvis St Nw | 1 |
| SR-610 | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 |
Ramsey at a glance
| Population | 28,999 |
| Land area | 28.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,005 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55303) | $102,986 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55303) | $353,728 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 76 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ramsey
How common are truck crashes in Ramsey?
906 truck crashes have been reported in Anoka County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 344 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ramsey?
I-94 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ramsey since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ramsey?
Truck crashes in Anoka County peak in December, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ramsey?
44 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anoka County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ramsey compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 20.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anoka County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ramsey?
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.