ZIP 55040 (Isanti, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55040: 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 has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Isanti County: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Isanti County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55040 since 2015: SR-65 (2), CR-10 285Th Ave Nw (1) and CR-5 (1). No single road stands out.
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 55040 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Isanti County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
| 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 55040 at a glance
| Population | 14,837 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,900 |
| Median home value | $313,587 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55040
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55040?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Isanti County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 41 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55040?
Truck crashes in Isanti County peak in October, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55040?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Isanti County since 2015, 9.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55040 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Isanti County has 21.6 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55040?
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.