ZIP 55397 (Young America, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55397: 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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carver County. They injured 147 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 55397 is SR-7, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-212 (2) 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 55397 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carver County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-92 | 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 55397 at a glance
| Population | 3,404 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,957 |
| Median home value | $351,566 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 55397
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55397?
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carver County (147 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55397?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55397 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55397?
Truck crashes in Carver County peak in December, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55397?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carver County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 55397 compare with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 25.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carver County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55397?
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.