ZIP 55008 (Cambridge, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55008: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Isanti 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
11 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Isanti County compares with Minnesota
Isanti County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Isanti County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Isanti County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.6 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 3.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Isanti County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Isanti County: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Isanti County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 15.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55008 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-10 285Th Ave Nw (1) and CR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 9.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55008 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Isanti County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Isanti County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
| CR-10 285Th Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Isanti County) |
|---|---|
| Mnth 65 | 30 |
| Mnth 95 | 16 |
| 1St Ave | 8 |
| Hwy | 7 |
| Mnth 47 | 5 |
| Csah 5 | 4 |
| Durant St Ne | 3 |
| County Road 5 | 3 |
ZIP 55008 at a glance
| Population | 16,729 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,513 |
| Median home value | $292,013 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Isanti 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 | 2 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +258% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 8 | -16% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55008
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55008?
Isanti County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 55008?
NHTSA data shows SR-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55008 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55008?
October has the most truck crashes in Isanti County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55008?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Isanti County since 2015, 9.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55008 compared with Minnesota?
Isanti County records 21.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55008?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.