Medora, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Medora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Medora and Billings County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Billings County numbers.
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 has lower values than North Dakota for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Billings County: November worst month: 22.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Billings County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 61 days.
Medora had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Billings County numbers.
90% of truck crash reports in Billings County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (22.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 59.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 53.0% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Medora since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Billings County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Medora 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.
- 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 Billings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 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 |
Medora at a glance
| Population | 160 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 407 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58645) | $78,086 |
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 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Medora
How common are truck crashes in Medora?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Billings County (22 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Medora?
Truck crashes in Billings County peak in November, with 22.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Medora?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Billings County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Medora compared with North Dakota?
Billings County records 564.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Medora?
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.