Minneapolis Speed Camera Pilot Slashes Extreme Speeding
A yearlong speed camera pilot at five high-risk Minneapolis intersections reduced drivers exceeding the limit by at least 20 mph by 68 percent, amounting to 12,500 fewer extreme speeders. The cameras also recorded 109,000 fewer drivers going 10 mph or more over the limit. During the pilot from October 2025 to late September 2026, the city issued over 67,000 warnings and 24,100 citations; speeding contributed to 80 percent of Minneapolis fatal crashes in 2024.
Minneapolis tested speed cameras for one year at five intersections chosen because of high crash risk. Compared with conditions before the cameras were installed, locations saw 12,500 fewer drivers traveling at least 20 mph over the limit, a 68 percent decline. The number of drivers going 10 mph or more over the limit fell by 109,000.
During the pilot, which began in October 2025 and ended in late September 2026, the city issued more than 67,000 warnings and 24,100 citations. Speeding was a factor in 80 percent of Minneapolis fatal crashes in 2024, according to the available information.
The results may affect Minneapolis drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists by potentially reducing severe crashes at the monitored intersections. If the pattern holds, residents near high-risk corridors could see safer streets, while drivers may face more consistent enforcement and citations. City officials could use the pilot data to weigh whether to expand cameras, but broader effects on traffic safety, public trust, and enforcement costs remain uncertain.