Killdeer, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Killdeer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Killdeer and Dunn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dunn County numbers.
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 |
Compared with North Dakota, Dunn County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Dunn County: 0.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 336 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dunn County since 2015: 88 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Killdeer since 2015, this page uses Dunn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
91% of truck crash reports in Dunn County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
35.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Killdeer since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-200 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Killdeer fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dunn County.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dunn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-200 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 |
Killdeer at a glance
| Population | 912 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 493 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58626) | $93,224 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Killdeer
How common are truck crashes in Killdeer?
Since 2015, 336 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dunn County (88 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Killdeer?
December has the most truck crashes in Dunn County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Killdeer?
Since 2015, Dunn County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Killdeer compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 721.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dunn County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Killdeer?
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.