Inver Grove Heights, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Inver Grove Heights: 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 236 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Inver Grove Heights compares with Minnesota
Inver Grove Heights against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Inver Grove Heights stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Inver Grove Heights | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 70% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.0% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Inver Grove Heights has lower values than Minnesota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Inver Grove Heights at a glance: December worst month: 16.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Inver Grove Heights has recorded 236 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
31.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Inver Grove Heights is SR-55, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-494 (2), CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd (1) and CR-31 Pilot Knob Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Inver Grove Heights fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 30.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 31.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Inver Grove Heights
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 4 |
| I-494 | 2 |
| CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd | 1 |
| CR-31 Pilot Knob Rd | 1 |
| CR-38A Maxwell Ave | 1 |
| CR-46 | 1 |
| CR-71 Rich Valley Blvd | 1 |
| CR-71 Rich Valley Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Autumn Dr | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Inver Grove Heights) |
|---|---|
| Usth 52 | 66 |
| Isth 494 | 42 |
| Mnth 55 | 16 |
| Concord Blvd | 11 |
| Courthouse Blvd | 6 |
| Rich Valley Blvd | 5 |
| Robert Tr | 4 |
| S Robert St | 3 |
Inver Grove Heights at a glance
| Population | 36,226 |
| Land area | 27.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,301 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55077) | $111,967 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55077) | $541,397 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Inver Grove Heights 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 | 4 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | +267% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | +19% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | -6% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Inver Grove Heights
How common are truck crashes in Inver Grove Heights?
Since 2015, 236 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Inver Grove Heights (71 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Inver Grove Heights?
NHTSA data shows SR-55 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Inver Grove Heights since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Inver Grove Heights?
December has the most truck crashes in Inver Grove Heights, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Inver Grove Heights?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Inver Grove Heights since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Inver Grove Heights compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Inver Grove Heights records 56.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Inver Grove Heights?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.