ZIP 55317 (Chanhassen, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55317: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carver 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
17 of 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carver County compares with Minnesota
Carver County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carver County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carver County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.0% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Carver County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Minnesota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Carver County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carver County. They injured 147 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55317 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-5 (2), SR-7 (2), US-169 (2), CR-10 Engler Blvd (1) and CR-101 1St Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55317 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| CR-10 Engler Blvd | 1 |
| CR-101 1St Ave | 1 |
| CR-15 Shoreline Dr | 1 |
| CR-21 | 1 |
| CR-61 Shady Oak Rd | 1 |
| CR-61 Xenium La | 1 |
| Orion Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carver County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 212 | 51 |
| Mnth 7 | 23 |
| Arboretum Blvd | 17 |
| Mnth 41 | 11 |
| Mnth 5 | 9 |
| Hwy | 9 |
| Flying Cloud Dr | 9 |
| Csah 10 | 9 |
ZIP 55317 at a glance
| Population | 22,299 |
| Density | 655 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $140,385 |
| Median home value | $534,232 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carver 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 | 9 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +289% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 28 | -21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 27 | -4% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55317
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55317?
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carver County (147 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55317?
The worst month is December: 12.6% of truck crashes in Carver County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55317?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Carver County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55317 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 25.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carver County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55317?
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.