Shoreview, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shoreview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shoreview 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Ramsey County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ramsey County: 0.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,888 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ramsey County. They injured 628 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 107 truck crashes were reported in Shoreview since 2015; patterns below come from Ramsey County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-47 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Lyndale Ave N (2), SR-65 (2) and 72nd Ave Ne (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 0.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Shoreview fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-47 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ramsey County.
- 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-47 | 3 |
| Lyndale Ave N | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| 72nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-14 Main St | 1 |
| CR-36 University Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-46 Cleveland Ave N | 1 |
| CR-52 101St Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-65 N White Bear Ave | 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 |
Shoreview at a glance
| Population | 26,939 |
| Land area | 10.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,502 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55126) | $108,217 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55126) | $384,877 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 145. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shoreview
How many truck accidents are there in Shoreview?
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 Shoreview?
Since 2015, SR-47 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shoreview: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shoreview?
September has the most truck crashes in Ramsey County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shoreview?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ramsey County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Shoreview compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ramsey County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shoreview?
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.