Valley Township, Dickey County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Township, Dickey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley Township, Dickey County and Dickey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dickey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickey County compares with North Dakota
Dickey County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickey County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.9% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 43% below the state |
| After dark | 2.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 90% below the state |
Dickey County sits below North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Dickey County at a glance: 1 in 41 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.4%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Dickey County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 98 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Valley Township, Dickey County since 2015; patterns below come from Dickey County as a whole.
87% of truck crash reports in Dickey County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 23.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Valley happened on CR-88TH St Se (1) and US-281 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Valley Township, Dickey County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dickey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-88TH St Se | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickey County) |
|---|---|
| Nd State Hwy 11 | 2 |
| 88Th St Se | 1 |
| 89Th Ave Se | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Valley Township, Dickey County at a glance
| Population | 20 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58415) | $70,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickey 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 | 2 | -42% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +200% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -37% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valley Township, Dickey County
How many truck crashes happen in Valley Township, Dickey County?
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dickey County (27 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Valley Township, Dickey County?
Truck crashes in Dickey County peak in October, with 23.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Valley Township, Dickey County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickey County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Valley Township, Dickey County compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 75.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickey County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Valley Township, Dickey County?
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.