Bloomington, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloomington: 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
13 of 542 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bloomington compares with Minnesota
Bloomington against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bloomington stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bloomington | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Bloomington is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Bloomington: I-35 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bloomington.
Overview
Police reported 542 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bloomington since 2015: 169 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Bloomington with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-13 (2), US-169 (2) and Alleyway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Bloomington fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bloomington.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Bloomington
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| Alleyway | 1 |
| Baillif Pl | 1 |
| Burnsville Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-101 1St Ave | 1 |
| CR-152 Cedar Ave S | 1 |
| CR-21 | 1 |
| CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bloomington) |
|---|---|
| Isth 494 | 85 |
| Usth 169 | 35 |
| W Old Shakopee Rd | 15 |
| W 90Th St | 9 |
| France Ave | 7 |
| Hwy | 6 |
| Normandale Blvd | 6 |
| E Old Shakopee Rd | 5 |
Bloomington at a glance
| Population | 88,344 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,546 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55431) | $101,484 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55431) | $373,359 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bloomington 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 | 12 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 48 | +286% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 44 | -8% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 43 | -3% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 43 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 5.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloomington
How many truck accidents are there in Bloomington?
Bloomington has had 542 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 169 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bloomington?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bloomington since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bloomington?
August has the most truck crashes in Bloomington, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bloomington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Bloomington since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Bloomington compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Bloomington records 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bloomington?
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.