Billings County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Billings County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Billings County compares with North Dakota
Billings County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Billings County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Billings County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 564.4 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 7.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 53.0% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 39.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 59.1% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Billings County sits below North Dakota on garbage-truck share. It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Billings County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 22.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Billings County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 61 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (22.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 59.1% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 14.5% of truck crashes.
53.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Billings County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (1), SR-85 (1) and US-85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Billings County.
Route planning tips for Billings County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 39.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- With 53.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Billings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Billings County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
| US-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Billings County) |
|---|---|
| Upper Magpie Rd | 2 |
| 19Th St Sw | 1 |
| Ash Coulee Rd | 1 |
| East River Rd | 1 |
| Knutson Creek Rd | 1 |
| Magpie Creek Rd | 1 |
| Short Rd | 1 |
| Sw 133Rd Ave | 1 |
Billings County at a glance
| Population | 1,063 |
| Land area | 1,148.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,915 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Billings 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -42% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +306% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -18% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Billings County
ZIP codes in Billings County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Billings County
How common are truck crashes in Billings County?
70 truck crashes have been reported in Billings County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 22 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Billings County?
The worst month is November: 22.9% of truck crashes in Billings County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Billings County?
Since 2015, Billings County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Billings County compared with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 564.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Billings County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Billings County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.