ZIP 55114 (Saint Paul, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55114: 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.
Ramsey County at a glance: 0.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,888 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ramsey County. They injured 628 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55114 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-35 (2), Lyndale Ave N (2), 12th St N (1), 72nd Ave Ne (1) and Alleyway (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.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55114 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| Lyndale Ave N | 2 |
| 12th St N | 1 |
| 72nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| Alleyway | 1 |
| CR-102 Douglas Drive | 1 |
| CR-152 Cedar Ave S | 1 |
| CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 University Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-46 Cleveland 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 55114 at a glance
| Population | 5,049 |
| Density | 1,470 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,766 |
| Median home value | $312,840 |
| Home ownership | 17% |
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 55114
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55114?
Since 2015, 1,888 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ramsey County (628 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55114?
September has the most truck crashes in Ramsey County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55114?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ramsey County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55114 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ramsey County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55114?
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.