Birchwood Village, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Birchwood Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Birchwood Village and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Minnesota
Washington County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Birchwood Village: SR-36 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Birchwood Village.
Overview
Police reported 976 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 288 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Birchwood Village since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
25.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Birchwood Village is SR-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-94 (2), CR-15 Manning Ave N (1) and CR-65 N White Bear Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is May, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Birchwood Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-15 Manning Ave 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 |
| Mu-Autumn Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 176 |
| Isth 694 | 98 |
| Isth 494 | 55 |
| Usth 61 | 49 |
| Mnth 36 | 28 |
| Manning Ave | 16 |
| Saint Croix Tr | 12 |
| Hwy | 11 |
Birchwood Village at a glance
| Population | 838 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,509 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55090) | $85,119 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55090) | $324,225 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 74 | +534% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 82 | +11% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 79 | -4% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 79. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Birchwood Village
How many truck accidents are there in Birchwood Village?
Since 2015, 976 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (288 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Birchwood Village?
Since 2015, SR-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Birchwood Village: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Birchwood Village?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Birchwood Village?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Birchwood Village compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Birchwood Village?
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.