Burnsville, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burnsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
14 of 325 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burnsville compares with Minnesota
Burnsville against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burnsville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burnsville | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.9 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Burnsville is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Burnsville: I-35 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Burnsville.
Overview
Burnsville has recorded 325 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-13 (2), US-169 (2) and Baillif Pl (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Burnsville fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Burnsville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 5 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| Baillif Pl | 1 |
| Burnsville Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-101 1St Ave | 1 |
| CR-21 | 1 |
| CR-21 Eagle Creek Ave | 1 |
| CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd | 1 |
| CR-31 Pilot Knob Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burnsville) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 13 | 45 |
| I-35 | 12 |
| Csah 42 | 10 |
| County 5 | 8 |
| Nicollet Ave | 8 |
| Burnsville Pkwy | 8 |
| Csah 5 | 6 |
| Washburn Ave | 5 |
Burnsville at a glance
| Population | 64,864 |
| Land area | 24.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,601 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55337) | $84,110 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55337) | $348,858 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burnsville 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 | 3 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 25 | +663% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 26 | +4% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 27 | +4% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burnsville
How common are truck crashes in Burnsville?
Burnsville has had 325 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burnsville?
I-35 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burnsville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burnsville?
The worst month is September: 11.4% of truck crashes in Burnsville happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Burnsville?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burnsville since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Burnsville compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burnsville, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Burnsville?
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.