Wahpeton, IA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wahpeton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wahpeton and Dickinson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dickinson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickinson County compares with Iowa
Dickinson County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickinson County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 10.7% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Compared with Iowa, Dickinson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
What stands out in Dickinson County: November 12.0% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Dickinson County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Wahpeton since 2015; patterns below come from Dickinson County as a whole.
49% of truck crash reports in Dickinson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wahpeton since 2015 were spread across roads: US-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Route planning tips for Wahpeton fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dickinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickinson County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 12 |
| Ia 86 | 5 |
| Ia 9 | 5 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 | 3 |
| Hudson Ave West | 2 |
| State 86/Iowa 86 | 2 |
| State 9/Iowa 9 And 310Th Ave | 2 |
| Us 0071 / Us 71 | 2 |
Wahpeton at a glance
| Population | 337 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 281 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 51355) | $72,262 |
| Median home value (ZIP 51355) | $424,127 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickinson 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +140% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -14% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wahpeton
How many truck crashes happen in Wahpeton?
Dickinson County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wahpeton?
The worst month is November: 12.0% of truck crashes in Dickinson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wahpeton?
Since 2015, Dickinson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Wahpeton compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dickinson County has 37.5 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wahpeton?
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.