ZIP 55108 (Saint Paul, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55108: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ramsey 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 0.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ramsey County compares with Minnesota
Ramsey County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ramsey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ramsey County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.3% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Minnesota, Ramsey County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ramsey County at a glance: 0.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Ramsey County has recorded 1,888 truck crashes since 2015, with 628 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 17.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55108 since 2015 were spread across roads: Lyndale Ave N (2), SR-47 (2), 12th St N (1), 72nd Ave Ne (1) and Alleyway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55108 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ramsey County.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ramsey County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ramsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Lyndale Ave N | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| 12th St N | 1 |
| 72nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| Alleyway | 1 |
| CR-102 Douglas Drive | 1 |
| CR-152 Cedar Ave S | 1 |
| CR-36 University Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-46 Cleveland Ave N | 1 |
| CR-53 E 66Th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ramsey County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 192 |
| Isth 694 | 142 |
| Usth 52 | 34 |
| N Lafayette Rd | 32 |
| Mnth 36 | 26 |
| Usth 61 | 25 |
| Csah 96 | 13 |
| Usth 10 | 12 |
ZIP 55108 at a glance
| Population | 15,224 |
| Density | 1,471 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,308 |
| Median home value | $375,629 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ramsey 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 | 29 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 202 | +593% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 181 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 145 | -20% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 145. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55108
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55108?
1,888 truck crashes have been reported in Ramsey County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 628 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55108?
The worst month is September: 9.8% of truck crashes in Ramsey County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55108?
Since 2015, Ramsey County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55108 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ramsey County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55108?
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.