Spiritwood, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spiritwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spiritwood 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Barnes County at a glance: December 16.5% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Barnes County has recorded 249 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Spiritwood had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Barnes County numbers.
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
The worst month is December with 16.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.0% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 15.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 57.4% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Spiritwood since 2015: I-94 (2), 3rd St Se (1) and SR-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Spiritwood fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barnes County.
- With 57.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| 3rd St Se | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
Spiritwood at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58481) | $90,714 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Spiritwood
How many truck crashes happen in Spiritwood?
Barnes County has had 249 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Spiritwood?
December has the most truck crashes in Barnes County, 16.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Spiritwood?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barnes County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Spiritwood compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 199.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barnes County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Spiritwood?
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.