ZIP 55073 (Scandia, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55073: 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 |
Washington County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 55073 at a glance: SR-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55073: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 976 truck crashes since 2015, with 288 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.3% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 25.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-13 Manning Tr N (1), CR-4 170Th St N (1) and I-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (14% of them).
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55073 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 3 |
| CR-13 Manning Tr N | 1 |
| CR-4 170Th St N | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Irish Ave N | 1 |
| N Shore Tr | 1 |
| US-8 | 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 55073 at a glance
| Population | 4,169 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,723 |
| Median home value | $457,194 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 79 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 55073
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55073?
976 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 288 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55073?
Since 2015, SR-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55073: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55073?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55073?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55073 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Washington County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55073?
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.