Fargo, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fargo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fargo and Seward County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seward County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 313 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seward County compares with Kansas
Seward County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seward County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Seward County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Seward County at a glance: January 15.0% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 313 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seward County. They injured 106 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fargo since 2015, this page uses Seward County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
30% of truck crash reports in Seward County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.2%.
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
13.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-54 leads within 10 miles of Fargo with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-83 (6), E 4 Rd (1) and N Main Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Fargo fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Seward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 7 |
| US-83 | 6 |
| E 4 Rd | 1 |
| N Main Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seward County) |
|---|---|
| Pancake | 18 |
| Kansas | 3 |
| 2Nd | 2 |
| 8Th | 2 |
| County Road V | 2 |
| Rd K | 2 |
| Road 4 | 2 |
| Road B | 2 |
Fargo at a glance
| Population | 1,252 |
| Land area | 220.1 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67859) | $59,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67859) | $152,252 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seward 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +41% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 23 | +16% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 26 | +16% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fargo
How common are truck crashes in Fargo?
313 truck crashes have been reported in Seward County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 106 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fargo?
Since 2015, US-54 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fargo: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fargo?
Truck crashes in Seward County peak in January, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fargo?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seward County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fargo compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Seward County has 122.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fargo?
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.