North River, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North River and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 914 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with North Dakota
Cass County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.9 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.5% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Cass County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Cass County at a glance: 1 in 57 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 0.9% for North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 914 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 234 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in North River since 2015; patterns below come from Cass County as a whole.
36% of truck crash reports in Cass 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 (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.5% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 38.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of North River with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 12th Ave N (1), 45th St N (1) and 45th St S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for North River fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 38.5% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; schedule winter 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| 12th Ave N | 1 |
| 45th St N | 1 |
| 45th St S | 1 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-26 90Th Ave N | 1 |
| Sr-Main Avenue | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 21 |
| I-94 | 17 |
| 32Nd Ave Sw | 11 |
| 45Th St | 10 |
| 12Th Ave | 8 |
| 7Th Ave | 7 |
| SR-18 | 6 |
| SR-294 | 5 |
North River at a glance
| Population | 56 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 918 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58102) | $59,533 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58102) | $241,650 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 31 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | -45% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 63 | +269% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 86 | +35% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North River
How many truck crashes happen in North River?
914 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 234 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in North River?
I-94 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North River since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North River?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North River?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does North River compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 38.9 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North River?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.