ZIP 55308 (Becker, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55308: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sherburne 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sherburne County compares with Minnesota
Sherburne County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sherburne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Sherburne County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Sherburne County at a glance: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.9%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Sherburne County has recorded 398 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-25 (2), CR-39 (1) and CR-5 184Th St Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (30%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55308 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.6% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sherburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| CR-39 | 1 |
| CR-5 184Th St Nw | 1 |
| CR-73 | 1 |
| I-Isth 94 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sherburne County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 119 |
| Usth 169 | 61 |
| Hwy | 8 |
| 165Th Ave Se | 8 |
| Mnth 24 | 8 |
| 157Th St Se | 4 |
| 205Th Ave Nw | 4 |
| Csah 14 | 4 |
ZIP 55308 at a glance
| Population | 10,321 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,510 |
| Median home value | $337,823 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sherburne 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 | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +481% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 30 | +0% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +27% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55308
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55308?
398 truck crashes have been reported in Sherburne County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 169 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55308?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55308: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55308?
November has the most truck crashes in Sherburne County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55308?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Sherburne County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55308 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sherburne County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55308?
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.