Brooklyn Center, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brooklyn Center: 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 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brooklyn Center compares with Minnesota
Brooklyn Center against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brooklyn Center stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brooklyn Center | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 83% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.7% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Brooklyn Center is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in Brooklyn Center: 0.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Brooklyn Center has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Brooklyn Center happened on SR-47 (3), US-169 (3), Lyndale Ave N (2), SR-55 (2) and SR-65 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Brooklyn Center fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Brooklyn Center
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 3 |
| US-169 | 3 |
| Lyndale Ave N | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| 12th St N | 1 |
| 72nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| Alleyway | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-102 Douglas Drive | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brooklyn Center) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 44 |
| Isth 694 | 27 |
| Brooklyn Blvd | 18 |
| Mnth 252 | 7 |
| Mnth 100 | 4 |
| Shingle Creek Pkwy | 3 |
| Ramp592 | 2 |
| Isth 694 Wb @ 252 | 2 |
Brooklyn Center at a glance
| Population | 31,755 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,968 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55430) | $75,716 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55430) | $256,194 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brooklyn Center 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 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +573% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +5% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 16 | -11% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brooklyn Center
How common are truck crashes in Brooklyn Center?
Brooklyn Center has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brooklyn Center?
February has the most truck crashes in Brooklyn Center, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brooklyn Center?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brooklyn Center since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Brooklyn Center compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Brooklyn Center has 56.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brooklyn Center?
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.