Watson, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Watson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Watson 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Cass County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Watson since 2015, this page uses Cass County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.5% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 38.5% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Watson since 2015: CR-139TH Ave Se (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Watson fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 38.5% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-139TH Ave Se | 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 |
Watson at a glance
| Population | 92 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58052) | $87,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58052) | $254,378 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Watson
How common are truck crashes in Watson?
Since 2015, 914 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (234 injured, 29 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Watson?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Watson?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Watson compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Watson?
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.