ZIP 55112 (Saint Paul, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55112: 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 has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ramsey County: 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.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55112 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Lyndale Ave N (2), SR-65 (2) and 12th St N (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 55112 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ramsey County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-47 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-47 | 3 |
| Lyndale Ave N | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| 12th St N | 1 |
| 72nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| Alleyway | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-102 Douglas Drive | 1 |
| CR-103 W Broadway Ave | 1 |
| CR-11 Northdale Blvd Nw | 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 55112 at a glance
| Population | 45,346 |
| Density | 1,003 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,838 |
| Median home value | $356,804 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 55112
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55112?
Ramsey County has had 1,888 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 628 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55112?
NHTSA data shows SR-47 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55112 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55112?
September has the most truck crashes in Ramsey County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55112?
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 55112 compared with Minnesota?
Ramsey County records 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55112?
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.