Mahtomedi, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mahtomedi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mahtomedi 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 |
Washington County sits below Minnesota 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 Mahtomedi: SR-36 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mahtomedi since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 976 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 288 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Mahtomedi 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%).
November through March accounts for 49.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in 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
SR-36 leads within 10 miles of Mahtomedi with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck 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%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Mahtomedi fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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 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 |
Mahtomedi at a glance
| Population | 8,199 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,364 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 Mahtomedi
How common are truck crashes in Mahtomedi?
Since 2015, 976 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (288 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mahtomedi?
SR-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mahtomedi since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mahtomedi?
January has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mahtomedi?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Mahtomedi compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mahtomedi?
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.