ZIP 55406 (Minneapolis, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55406: 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 |
Hennepin County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 55406: SR-55 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 55406.
Overview
Police reported 4,851 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hennepin County since 2015: 1,545 people were injured and 52 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 55406 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-35 (2), I-494 (2) and Lyndale Ave N (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 187 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.7 deaths compared with 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55406 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hennepin County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 3 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| I-494 | 2 |
| Lyndale Ave N | 2 |
| 12th St N | 1 |
| Alleyway | 1 |
| Baillif Pl | 1 |
| CR-102 Douglas Drive | 1 |
| CR-152 Cedar Ave S | 1 |
| CR-28 Yankee Doodle Rd | 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 55406 at a glance
| Population | 36,581 |
| Density | 2,822 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,910 |
| Median home value | $354,005 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55406
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55406?
4,851 truck crashes have been reported in Hennepin County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 1,545 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 55406?
Since 2015, SR-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55406: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55406?
The worst month is February: 9.7% of truck crashes in Hennepin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55406?
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 55406 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 55406?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.