ZIP 55431 (Minneapolis, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55431: 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 sits below Minnesota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Minnesota on garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 55431: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55431: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,851 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hennepin County. They injured 1,545 people and killed 52.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-13 (2), US-169 (2) and Alleyway (1).
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%).
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55431 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December 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
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 Hennepin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| Alleyway | 1 |
| Baillif Pl | 1 |
| Burnsville Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-101 1St Ave | 1 |
| CR-152 Cedar Ave S | 1 |
| CR-21 | 1 |
| CR-21 Eagle Creek Ave | 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 55431 at a glance
| Population | 18,664 |
| Density | 921 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,484 |
| Median home value | $373,359 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 103 to 373. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 55431
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55431?
Since 2015, 4,851 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hennepin County (1,545 injured, 52 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 55431?
I-35 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55431 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55431?
The worst month is February: 9.7% of truck crashes in Hennepin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55431?
Since 2015, Hennepin County has reported 187 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 55431 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hennepin County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55431?
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.