ZIP 55346 (Eden Prairie, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55346: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hennepin 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
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hennepin County compares with Minnesota
Hennepin County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hennepin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Minnesota, Hennepin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 55346: US-169 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55346: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,851 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hennepin County. They injured 1,545 people and killed 52.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 55346 is US-169, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-5 (2), SR-7 (2) and Baillif Pl (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
187 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is December, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55346 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-169; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hennepin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| Baillif Pl | 1 |
| 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 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hennepin County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 94 | 430 |
| Isth 494 | 263 |
| Usth 169 | 160 |
| Csah 81 | 68 |
| Mnth 55 | 55 |
| Mnth 62 | 45 |
| Washington Ave | 44 |
| Mnth 100 | 42 |
ZIP 55346 at a glance
| Population | 18,588 |
| Density | 1,061 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,000 |
| Median home value | $480,740 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hennepin 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 | 103 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 435 | +324% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 435 | +0% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 373 | -14% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 103 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 373. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55346
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55346?
Since 2015, 4,851 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hennepin County (1,545 injured, 52 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55346?
Since 2015, US-169 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55346: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55346?
February has the most truck crashes in Hennepin County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55346?
Garbage trucks were involved in 187 reported crashes in Hennepin County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55346 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hennepin County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55346?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.