Emmons County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emmons 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
1 of 31 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Emmons County compares with North Dakota
Emmons County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emmons County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emmons County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.8 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.0% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Emmons County has lower values than North Dakota for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Emmons County at a glance: 1 in 31 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.2%, against 0.9% for North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 31 crashes involving commercial trucks in Emmons County since 2015: 9 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 19.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
29.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Emmons County since 2015: US-83 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.2% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Emmons County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Emmons County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Emmons County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Emmons County) |
|---|---|
| 9Th Ave Se | 2 |
| 24Th Ave Se | 1 |
Emmons County at a glance
| Population | 3,209 |
| Land area | 1,508.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,458 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emmons 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -38% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +375% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -39% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Emmons County
ZIP codes in Emmons County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Emmons County
How many truck accidents are there in Emmons County?
31 truck crashes have been reported in Emmons County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 9 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Emmons County?
October has the most truck crashes in Emmons County, 19.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Emmons County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Emmons County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Emmons County compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 87.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Emmons County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Emmons 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.