ZIP 55434 (Minneapolis, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55434: 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.8% in 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
Truck crashes peak in December (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in Minnesota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Within this area, SR-47 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Lyndale Ave N (2), SR-65 (2) and 172nd Ave Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 44 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (20% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55434 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-47 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 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 |
| 172nd Ave Nw | 1 |
| 72nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-103 W Broadway Ave | 1 |
| CR-11 Northdale Blvd Nw | 1 |
| CR-14 Main St | 1 |
| CR-52 101St Ave Ne | 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 55434 at a glance
| Population | 33,029 |
| Density | 1,429 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,336 |
| Median home value | $291,810 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 76 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 55434
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55434?
906 truck crashes have been reported in Anoka County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 344 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55434?
Since 2015, SR-47 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55434: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55434?
The worst month is December: 11.4% of truck crashes in Anoka County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 55434?
Garbage trucks were involved in 44 reported crashes in Anoka County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55434 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Anoka County has 20.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55434?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.