ZIP 55003 (Bayport, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55003: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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 runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Washington County: January 12.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 976 truck crashes since 2015, with 288 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55003 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (3), SR-36 (3), CR-15 Manning Ave N (1), CR-F (1) and I-494 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55003 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| CR-15 Manning Ave N | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| I-494 | 1 |
| Mu-Autumn Dr | 1 |
| Mu-William St N | 1 |
| SR-95 | 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 |
ZIP 55003 at a glance
| Population | 3,905 |
| Density | 726 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,893 |
| Median home value | $374,965 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 79. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55003
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55003?
976 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 288 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55003?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55003?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55003 compare with Minnesota?
Washington County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55003?
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.