Newport, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newport 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.
Newport at a glance: SR-55 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Newport.
Overview
Since 2015, 976 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 288 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 57 truck crashes reported in Newport since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.3% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.6% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-494 (3), I-94 (2) and CR-15 Manning Ave N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (14% of them).
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Newport fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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-55 | 4 |
| I-494 | 3 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-15 Manning Ave N | 1 |
| CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd | 1 |
| CR-38A Maxwell Ave | 1 |
| CR-65 N White Bear Ave | 1 |
| CR-71 Rich Valley Blvd | 1 |
| CR-71 Rich Valley Rd | 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 |
Newport at a glance
| Population | 5,415 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,497 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55055) | $71,979 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55055) | $382,130 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 79 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newport
How many truck crashes happen in Newport?
976 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 288 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newport?
SR-55 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newport since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newport?
January has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newport?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Newport compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Newport?
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.