Tonka Bay, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tonka Bay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tonka Bay and Hennepin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hennepin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hennepin County compares with Minnesota
Hennepin County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hennepin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Hennepin County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Tonka Bay: SR-7 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Tonka Bay.
Overview
Hennepin County has recorded 4,851 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,545 people injured and 52 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Tonka Bay since 2015; patterns below come from Hennepin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-5 (2), SR-55 (2) and CR-10 Engler Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
187 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Tonka Bay fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hennepin County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Hennepin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| CR-10 Engler Blvd | 1 |
| CR-101 1St Ave | 1 |
| CR-15 Shoreline Dr | 1 |
| CR-6 Watertown Rd | 1 |
| CR-61 Shady Oak Rd | 1 |
| CR-61 Xenium La | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hennepin County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 430 |
| Isth 494 | 263 |
| Usth 169 | 160 |
| Csah 81 | 68 |
| Mnth 55 | 55 |
| Mnth 62 | 45 |
| Washington Ave | 44 |
| Mnth 100 | 42 |
Tonka Bay at a glance
| Population | 1,540 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,640 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55331) | $159,450 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55331) | $745,940 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hennepin County 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 | 103 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 435 | +324% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 435 | +0% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 373 | -14% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 103 to 373. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Tonka Bay
How many truck crashes happen in Tonka Bay?
Since 2015, 4,851 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hennepin County (1,545 injured, 52 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tonka Bay?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tonka Bay: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tonka Bay?
February has the most truck crashes in Hennepin County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tonka Bay?
Garbage trucks were involved in 187 reported crashes in Hennepin County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does Tonka Bay compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Hennepin County records 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tonka Bay?
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.