Anderson, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anderson and Barnes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barnes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 249 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barnes County compares with North Dakota
Barnes County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barnes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barnes County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 199.5 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 80% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 57.4% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.0% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 26.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Barnes County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Barnes County at a glance: December worst month: 16.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 249 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barnes County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Anderson since 2015, this page uses Barnes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
73% of truck crash reports in Barnes County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 16.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 62.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 15.3% of truck crashes.
57.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Anderson since 2015: SR-1 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Anderson fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barnes County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 57.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Barnes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barnes County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 8 |
| I-94W | 2 |
| 118Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 12Th Ave Se | 1 |
| 18Th St Se | 1 |
| 24Th St Se | 1 |
| 33Rd St Se | 1 |
| 7Th Ave Se | 1 |
Anderson at a glance
| Population | 40 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58479) | $63,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barnes 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 | 12 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | -46% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +141% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | +68% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anderson
How many truck accidents are there in Anderson?
Since 2015, 249 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barnes County (85 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Anderson?
December has the most truck crashes in Barnes County, 16.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Anderson?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barnes County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Anderson compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Barnes County records 199.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Anderson?
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.