ZIP 55387 (Waconia, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55387: 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).
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.0% of truck crashes, compared with 25.6% in Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55387 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-212 (2), CR-10 Engler Blvd (1) and CR-5 (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 55387 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 |
| US-212 | 2 |
| CR-10 Engler Blvd | 1 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 55387 at a glance
| Population | 15,030 |
| Density | 184 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,511 |
| Median home value | $439,104 |
| 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55387
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55387?
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carver County (147 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55387?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55387: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55387?
The worst month is December: 12.6% of truck crashes in Carver County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55387?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Carver County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55387 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 55387?
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.