ZIP 55449 (Minneapolis, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55449: 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for 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
Within this area, SR-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-47 (2), 72nd Ave Ne (1) and CR-1 (1).
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 55449 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anoka County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Anoka County.
- 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 Anoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| 72nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-11 Northdale Blvd Nw | 1 |
| CR-14 Main St | 1 |
| CR-22 Viking Blvd Ne | 1 |
| CR-52 101St Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-77 Old Hwy 8 Sw | 1 |
| E Oaks Rd | 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 55449 at a glance
| Population | 34,443 |
| Density | 620 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,832 |
| Median home value | $438,331 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 55449
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 55449?
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 55449?
NHTSA data shows SR-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55449 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 55449?
Truck crashes in Anoka County peak in December, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55449?
Since 2015, Anoka County has reported 44 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 55449 compared with Minnesota?
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 55449?
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.