ZIP 55419 (Minneapolis, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55419: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 55419: I-35 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55419 since 2015.
Overview
Hennepin County has recorded 4,851 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,545 people injured and 52 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
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 55419 is I-35, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Lyndale Ave N (2), SR-13 (2) and US-169 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 187 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55419 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, 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
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 Hennepin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| Lyndale Ave N | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-169 | 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 55419 at a glance
| Population | 29,738 |
| Density | 2,735 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $148,350 |
| Median home value | $497,754 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 103 a year in the 1990s and 373 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55419
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55419?
Hennepin County has had 4,851 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,545 people and killing 52.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 55419?
I-35 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55419 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55419?
Truck crashes in Hennepin County peak in February, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55419?
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 55419 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Hennepin County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55419?
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.