Portal, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Portal: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Portal and Burke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Burke County compares with North Dakota
Burke County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burke County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 265.9 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.3% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.7% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Burke County has lower values than North Dakota for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Burke County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Burke County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Portal since 2015, this page uses Burke County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
85% of truck crash reports in Burke County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.7% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.3% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Portal since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Burke County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Portal fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burke County.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 41.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Burke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burke County) |
|---|---|
| 107Th St Nw | 2 |
| Dakota St | 2 |
| 83Rd St Nw | 1 |
| 84Th Street Nw | 1 |
| 91 1/2 Ave Nw | 1 |
| 93Rd St Nw | 1 |
| Crosby St | 1 |
| Nw 83Rd St | 1 |
Portal at a glance
| Population | 120 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 180 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58772) | $115,405 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58772) | $100,785 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Burke 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 1 | -27% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +509% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | -23% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Portal
How many truck accidents are there in Portal?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burke County (15 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Portal?
January has the most truck crashes in Burke County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Portal?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burke County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Portal compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 265.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burke County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Portal?
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.