ZIP 55318 (Chaska, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55318: 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).
Carver County at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Carver County has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 147 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-5 (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 55318 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Minnesota.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Carver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-10 Engler Blvd | 1 |
| CR-101 1St Ave | 1 |
| CR-15 Shoreline Dr | 1 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
| US-212 | 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 55318 at a glance
| Population | 30,369 |
| Density | 294 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,243 |
| Median home value | $432,635 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55318
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55318?
Carver County has had 349 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 147 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55318?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55318 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55318?
December has the most truck crashes in Carver County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55318?
Since 2015, Carver County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55318 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Carver County has 25.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55318?
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.