ZIP 55388 (Watertown, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55388: 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.8% in Minnesota.
Overview
Carver County has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 147 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in 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
US-12 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55388 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-7 (2), CR-6 Watertown Rd (1) and CR-92 (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 55388 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-12; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-6 Watertown Rd | 1 |
| CR-92 | 1 |
| Railroad Ave E | 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 55388 at a glance
| Population | 5,893 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,375 |
| Median home value | $356,890 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 55388
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55388?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Carver County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 147 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 55388?
Since 2015, US-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55388: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55388?
Truck crashes in Carver County peak in December, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55388?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carver County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55388 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carver County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55388?
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.