ZIP 55110 (Saint Paul, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55110: 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 |
Ramsey County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ramsey County: 0.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Minnesota: 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 1,888 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ramsey County since 2015: 628 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.8% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 55110 is SR-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-4 170Th St N (1), CR-65 N White Bear Ave (1) and CR-77 Old Hwy 8 Sw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Their busiest month is November, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55110 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| CR-4 170Th St N | 1 |
| CR-65 N White Bear Ave | 1 |
| CR-77 Old Hwy 8 Sw | 1 |
| E Oaks Rd | 1 |
| Holly Dr | 1 |
| I-35W | 1 |
| I-494 | 1 |
| I-649 | 1 |
| Irish Ave N | 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 55110 at a glance
| Population | 37,305 |
| Density | 582 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,296 |
| Median home value | $360,561 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 145. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 55110
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55110?
Ramsey County has had 1,888 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 628 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55110?
NHTSA data shows SR-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55110 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55110?
September has the most truck crashes in Ramsey County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55110?
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 55110 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 55110?
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.