ZIP 55448 (Minneapolis, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55448: 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 |
Compared with Minnesota, Anoka County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Anoka County at a glance: 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
The worst month is December with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
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 55448 is SR-65, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-47 (3), 172nd Ave Nw (1) and 72nd Ave Ne (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
44 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (20% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55448 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anoka County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Anoka County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-65 | 4 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| 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-22 | 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 55448 at a glance
| Population | 29,005 |
| Density | 1,034 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,461 |
| Median home value | $315,823 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55448
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 55448?
Anoka County has had 906 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 344 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 55448?
Since 2015, SR-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55448: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55448?
December has the most truck crashes in Anoka County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 55448?
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 55448 compared with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Anoka County has 20.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55448?
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.