Duluth, MN — Snow Plow Route Optimization

Duluth, MN has a road network of 10,250 edges across 3 priority tiers: 1,290 arterial (13%), 1,967 collector (19%), and 6,969 residential (68%). The network spans 1685.4 km of roads requiring service. PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a best deadhead‑service ratio of 29.7% with a 4-truck fleet, meaning only 29.7% of total travel was wasted repositioning. 3 solver configurations have been analyzed for this city.

How many roads does Duluth, MN need to plow?

Duluth, MN’s network has 10,250 road edges totaling 1685.4 km of roads requiring service. Roads are classified into 3 priority tiers: 1,290 arterial (13%), 1,967 collector (19%), and 6,969 residential (68%).

What is the optimal plow route for Duluth, MN?

PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a 29.7% deadhead‑service ratio — the lowest wasted travel across 3 configurations tested. A lower DSR means less fuel, salt, and time spent repositioning between service passes.

How many snow plows does Duluth, MN need?

The best-performing configuration uses 4 trucks.