ZIP 55074 (Shafer, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55074: 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Chisago County is lower 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).
What stands out in ZIP 55074: SR-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55074: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Chisago County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
27.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55074 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-K (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 55074 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chisago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 3 |
| CR-K | 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 55074 at a glance
| Population | 2,393 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,625 |
| Median home value | $289,514 |
| 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55074
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55074?
Chisago County has had 190 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 79 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55074?
Since 2015, SR-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55074: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55074?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Chisago County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55074?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chisago County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55074 compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Chisago County has 27.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55074?
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.