ZIP 55045 (Lindstrom, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55045: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chisago 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
3 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chisago County compares with Minnesota
Chisago County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chisago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chisago County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Chisago County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 55045 at a glance: SR-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55045: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Chisago County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55045 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-67 (1), N Shore Tr (1) and US-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 55045 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Minnesota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Chisago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 4 |
| CR-67 | 1 |
| N Shore Tr | 1 |
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chisago County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 34 |
| Lake Blvd | 19 |
| Saint Croix Tr | 17 |
| Forest Blvd | 10 |
| Usth 8 | 8 |
| Main St | 5 |
| Bench St | 4 |
| Mnth 95 | 4 |
ZIP 55045 at a glance
| Population | 7,846 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,929 |
| Median home value | $390,593 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chisago 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +554% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55045
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55045?
Chisago County has had 190 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 79 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55045?
Since 2015, SR-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55045: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55045?
September has the most truck crashes in Chisago County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55045?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chisago County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55045 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 27.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chisago County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55045?
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.