ZIP 55005 (Bethel, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anoka 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anoka County compares with Minnesota
Anoka County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anoka County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Anoka County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Anoka County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (44 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Anoka County has recorded 906 truck crashes since 2015, with 344 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 172nd Ave Nw (1), CR-10 285Th Ave Nw (1) and CR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Their busiest month is July, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55005 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Anoka County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Anoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
| 172nd Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-10 285Th Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-22 | 1 |
| CR-22 Viking Blvd Ne | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anoka County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 694 | 49 |
| Central Ave Ne | 38 |
| Mnth 65 | 36 |
| Usth 10 | 35 |
| University Ave Ne | 22 |
| Naples St Ne | 18 |
| Main St | 14 |
| Lake Dr | 13 |
ZIP 55005 at a glance
| Population | 4,376 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,107 |
| Median home value | $340,973 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anoka 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 | 17 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 73 | +329% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 74 | +2% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 76 | +2% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55005
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55005?
Since 2015, 906 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anoka County (344 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55005?
NHTSA data shows SR-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55005 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55005?
December has the most truck crashes in Anoka County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55005?
44 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anoka County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55005 compared with Minnesota?
Anoka County records 20.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55005?
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.