Dellwood, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dellwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dellwood and Ramsey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ramsey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ramsey County compares with Minnesota
Ramsey County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ramsey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ramsey County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Ramsey County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ramsey County: 0.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Ramsey County has recorded 1,888 truck crashes since 2015, with 628 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dellwood since 2015, this page uses Ramsey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
17.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-13 Manning Tr N (1), CR-15 Manning Ave N (1) and CR-4 170Th St N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Their busiest month is November, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Dellwood fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ramsey County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Ramsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| CR-13 Manning Tr N | 1 |
| CR-15 Manning Ave N | 1 |
| CR-4 170Th St N | 1 |
| CR-65 N White Bear Ave | 1 |
| E Oaks Rd | 1 |
| Holly Dr | 1 |
| I-494 | 1 |
| I-649 | 1 |
| Irish Ave N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ramsey County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 192 |
| Isth 694 | 142 |
| Usth 52 | 34 |
| N Lafayette Rd | 32 |
| Mnth 36 | 26 |
| Usth 61 | 25 |
| Csah 96 | 13 |
| Usth 10 | 12 |
Dellwood at a glance
| Population | 1,147 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 431 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55110) | $101,296 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55110) | $360,561 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ramsey 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 | 29 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 202 | +593% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 181 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 145 | -20% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 145 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dellwood
How many truck accidents are there in Dellwood?
Since 2015, 1,888 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ramsey County (628 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dellwood?
Since 2015, SR-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dellwood: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dellwood?
September has the most truck crashes in Ramsey County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dellwood?
Since 2015, Ramsey County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dellwood compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Ramsey County has 29.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dellwood?
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.