ZIP 55071 (Saint Paul Park, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55071: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Minnesota
Washington County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.6% | 25.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 55071: SR-55 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 55071.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 976 truck crashes since 2015, with 288 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.3% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
25.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55071 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-494 (3), CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd (1) and CR-38A Maxwell Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is May, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55071 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 4 |
| I-494 | 3 |
| CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd | 1 |
| CR-38A Maxwell Ave | 1 |
| CR-46 | 1 |
| CR-71 Rich Valley Blvd | 1 |
| CR-71 Rich Valley Rd | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| Mu-Autumn Dr | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 176 |
| Isth 694 | 98 |
| Isth 494 | 55 |
| Usth 61 | 49 |
| Mnth 36 | 28 |
| Manning Ave | 16 |
| Saint Croix Tr | 12 |
| Hwy | 11 |
ZIP 55071 at a glance
| Population | 5,719 |
| Density | 442 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,798 |
| Median home value | $258,543 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 74 | +534% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 82 | +11% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 79 | -4% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 79. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55071
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55071?
Since 2015, 976 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (288 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55071?
NHTSA data shows SR-55 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55071 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55071?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55071?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55071 compared with Minnesota?
Washington County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55071?
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.