Dunn County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dunn County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 336 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dunn County compares with North Dakota
Dunn County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dunn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dunn County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 721.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 9.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.0% | 34.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Dunn County sits below North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Dunn County at a glance: 0.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across North Dakota.
Overview
Dunn County has recorded 336 truck crashes since 2015, with 88 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.0% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Dunn County since 2015: SR-200 (2), SR-22 (2) and Sr-Hwy 8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Dunn County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% 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
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 Dunn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dunn County) |
|---|---|
| SR-200 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| Sr-Hwy 8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dunn County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 5 |
| 113Th Ave Nw | 3 |
| 1St St Sw | 3 |
| 100Th Ave Nw | 2 |
| 101St Ave Sw | 2 |
| 103Rd Ave Nw | 2 |
| 111Th Ave Nw | 2 |
| 116Th Ave Sw | 2 |
Dunn County at a glance
| Population | 4,031 |
| Land area | 2,008.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,946 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dunn 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 | 1 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +131% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +1112% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | -36% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dunn County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dunn County
How many truck accidents are there in Dunn County?
Since 2015, 336 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dunn County (88 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Dunn County?
Truck crashes in Dunn County peak in December, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dunn County?
Since 2015, Dunn County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dunn County compared with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 721.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dunn County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dunn County?
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.