ZIP 55421 (Minneapolis, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55421: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anoka 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anoka County compares with Minnesota
Anoka County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anoka County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Anoka County sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Anoka County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 906 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anoka County. They injured 344 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
17.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 55421 is SR-47, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Lyndale Ave N (2), SR-65 (2) and US-169 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 44 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (20%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55421 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anoka County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-47; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Anoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 3 |
| Lyndale Ave N | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| 12th St N | 1 |
| 72nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| Alleyway | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-102 Douglas Drive | 1 |
| CR-103 W Broadway Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anoka County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 694 | 49 |
| Central Ave Ne | 38 |
| Mnth 65 | 36 |
| Usth 10 | 35 |
| University Ave Ne | 22 |
| Naples St Ne | 18 |
| Main St | 14 |
| Lake Dr | 13 |
ZIP 55421 at a glance
| Population | 30,843 |
| Density | 1,899 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,772 |
| Median home value | $273,477 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anoka 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 | 17 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 73 | +329% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 74 | +2% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 76 | +2% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55421
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55421?
Since 2015, 906 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anoka County (344 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 55421?
SR-47 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55421 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55421?
Truck crashes in Anoka County peak in December, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55421?
44 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anoka County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55421 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Anoka County records 20.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 55421?
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.