ZIP 55122 (Saint Paul, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55122: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dakota 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 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dakota County compares with Minnesota
Dakota County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dakota County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 20.3% | 24.8% | same |
Dakota County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 55122: SR-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55122: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,906 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dakota County since 2015: 599 people were injured and 40 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.1% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55122 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (3), I-494 (3) and SR-13 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 73 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55122 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dakota County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Dakota County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dakota County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 4 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| I-494 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| Baillif Pl | 1 |
| Burnsville Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd | 1 |
| CR-31 Pilot Knob Rd | 1 |
| CR-46 | 1 |
| CR-52 Nicollet Ave S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dakota County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 494 | 135 |
| Usth 52 | 109 |
| I-35 | 76 |
| Mnth 13 | 53 |
| Mnth 55 | 49 |
| Coates Blvd | 35 |
| Cedar Ave | 31 |
| 160Th St | 30 |
ZIP 55122 at a glance
| Population | 32,261 |
| Density | 1,157 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,823 |
| Median home value | $356,729 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dakota 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 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 144 | +399% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 158 | +10% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 152 | -4% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 152 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55122
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55122?
Dakota County has had 1,906 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 599 people and killing 40.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 55122?
Since 2015, SR-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55122: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55122?
December has the most truck crashes in Dakota County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55122?
73 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dakota County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55122 compare with Minnesota?
Dakota County records 35.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55122?
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.