Bruce, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bruce: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bruce and Cavalier County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cavalier County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Cavalier County compares with North Dakota
Cavalier County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cavalier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cavalier County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.5% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 82% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 44% below the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Cavalier County has lower values than North Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cavalier County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Cavalier County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 118 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bruce since 2015, this page uses Cavalier County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
74% of truck crash reports in Cavalier County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (17.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.5% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 17.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.5% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Bruce.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Cavalier County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bruce fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cavalier County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cavalier 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 (Cavalier County) |
|---|---|
| 102Nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| 119Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 85Th St Ne | 1 |
| County Rd #17 | 1 |
Bruce at a glance
| Population | 25 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58323) | $250,001 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cavalier 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 | 1 | -61% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +240% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -36% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bruce
How many truck accidents are there in Bruce?
34 truck crashes have been reported in Cavalier County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 16 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bruce?
September has the most truck crashes in Cavalier County, 17.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bruce?
Since 2015, Cavalier County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bruce compare with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Cavalier County has 86.7 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bruce?
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.