ZIP 55127 (Saint Paul, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55127: 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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,888 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ramsey County. They injured 628 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
17.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55127 since 2015: SR-36 (2), SR-47 (2), SR-65 (2), 72nd Ave Ne (1) and CR-46 Cleveland Ave N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55127 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| 72nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-46 Cleveland Ave N | 1 |
| CR-52 101St Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-65 N White Bear Ave | 1 |
| CR-77 Old Hwy 8 Sw | 1 |
| E Oaks Rd | 1 |
| Holly Dr | 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 55127 at a glance
| Population | 18,090 |
| Density | 519 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,917 |
| Median home value | $433,639 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 145 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55127
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55127?
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 55127?
Truck crashes in Ramsey County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55127?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in Ramsey County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55127 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ramsey County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55127?
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.