Hay Creek, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hay Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hay Creek and Burleigh County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burleigh County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 284 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burleigh County compares with North Dakota
Burleigh County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burleigh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burleigh County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.5 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 67% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 18.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Burleigh County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Burleigh County: March worst month: 12.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 284 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burleigh County. They injured 97 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hay Creek since 2015, this page uses Burleigh County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
49% of truck crash reports in Burleigh County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
23.7% 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 Hay Creek since 2015: CR-MAIN Ave (1), E Main St (1), I-94B (1), SR-10 (1) and SR-1804 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Hay Creek fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burleigh County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Burleigh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-MAIN Ave | 1 |
| E Main St | 1 |
| I-94B | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-1804 | 1 |
| SR-1806 | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burleigh County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| 26Th St | 2 |
| Century Ave | 2 |
| Country West Rd | 2 |
| State St | 2 |
| Washington St | 2 |
| 11Th St | 1 |
| 12Th St | 1 |
Hay Creek at a glance
| Population | 4,390 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 182 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58503) | $102,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58503) | $392,472 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burleigh 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 | 13 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 25 | +207% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 24 | -4% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hay Creek
How many truck accidents are there in Hay Creek?
Burleigh County has had 284 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hay Creek?
The worst month is March: 12.0% of truck crashes in Burleigh County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hay Creek?
Since 2015, Burleigh County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Hay Creek compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Burleigh County records 24.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hay Creek?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.