ZIP 55070 (Saint Francis, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55070: 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 runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share.
Anoka County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Police reported 906 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anoka County since 2015: 344 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
17.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
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
44 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is July, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55070 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| CR-5 | 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 55070 at a glance
| Population | 8,441 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,750 |
| Median home value | $325,686 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 76 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55070
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55070?
Anoka County has had 906 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 344 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 55070?
NHTSA data shows SR-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55070 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55070?
Truck crashes in Anoka County peak in December, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55070?
44 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anoka County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55070 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 20.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anoka County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55070?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.