Chanhassen, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chanhassen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chanhassen and Carver County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carver County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carver County compares with Minnesota
Carver County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carver County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carver County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Carver County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Carver County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carver County. They injured 147 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 76 truck crashes reported in Chanhassen since 2015, this page uses Carver County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
22.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chanhassen since 2015: SR-5 (2), SR-7 (2), US-169 (2), CR-10 Engler Blvd (1) and CR-101 1St Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Chanhassen fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carver County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Carver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| CR-10 Engler Blvd | 1 |
| CR-101 1St Ave | 1 |
| CR-15 Shoreline Dr | 1 |
| CR-21 | 1 |
| CR-61 Shady Oak Rd | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
| Orion Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carver County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 51 |
| Mnth 7 | 23 |
| Arboretum Blvd | 17 |
| Mnth 41 | 11 |
| Mnth 5 | 9 |
| Hwy | 9 |
| Flying Cloud Dr | 9 |
| Csah 10 | 9 |
Chanhassen at a glance
| Population | 25,746 |
| Land area | 20.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,264 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55317) | $140,385 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55317) | $534,232 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carver 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 | 9 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +289% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 28 | -21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 27 | -4% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chanhassen
How many truck accidents are there in Chanhassen?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Carver County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 147 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chanhassen?
Truck crashes in Carver County peak in December, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chanhassen?
Since 2015, Carver County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Chanhassen compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 25.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carver County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Chanhassen?
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.