Eagan, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eagan: 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
5 of 317 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eagan compares with Minnesota
Eagan against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eagan stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eagan | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 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) | 49.7% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Eagan is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Minnesota on morning rush (6–10 am), winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
The headline for Eagan: 0.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 317 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eagan since 2015: 85 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.3% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-35 (3), I-494 (3) and CR-46 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Eagan fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eagan.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Eagan
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 4 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| I-494 | 3 |
| CR-46 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| Baillif Pl | 1 |
| Burnsville Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd | 1 |
| CR-31 Pilot Knob Rd | 1 |
| CR-38A Maxwell Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eagan) |
|---|---|
| Isth 494 | 29 |
| Mnth 55 | 22 |
| Cliff Rd | 20 |
| Lone Oak Rd | 19 |
| Yankee Doodle Rd | 13 |
| Lexington Ave | 12 |
| Dodd Rd | 11 |
| Pilot Knob Rd | 7 |
Eagan at a glance
| Population | 67,240 |
| Land area | 31.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,157 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55123) | $139,215 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55123) | $461,695 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eagan 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 | 5 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 23 | +394% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 26 | +17% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | -1% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eagan
How many truck accidents are there in Eagan?
317 truck crashes have been reported in Eagan since 2015, with 0 deaths and 85 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Eagan?
SR-55 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eagan since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Eagan?
December has the most truck crashes in Eagan, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eagan?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Eagan since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Eagan compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 40.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eagan, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eagan?
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.