ZIP 55446 (Minneapolis, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55446: 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.
ZIP 55446 at a glance: I-94 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55446 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.2% in 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
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Lyndale Ave N (2), SR-55 (2) and US-169 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
187 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is December, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55446 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hennepin County.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-94 | 3 |
| Lyndale Ave N | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-102 Douglas Drive | 1 |
| CR-103 W Broadway Ave | 1 |
| CR-15 Shoreline Dr | 1 |
| CR-61 Shady Oak Rd | 1 |
| CR-61 Xenium La | 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 55446 at a glance
| Population | 28,247 |
| Density | 1,082 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $170,625 |
| Median home value | $582,907 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. 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 55446
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55446?
4,851 truck crashes have been reported in Hennepin County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 1,545 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 55446?
I-94 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 55446 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 55446?
February has the most truck crashes in Hennepin County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55446?
187 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hennepin County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55446 compared with Minnesota?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hennepin County, vs 39.0 for Minnesota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 55446?
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.