Hazelton, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hazelton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hazelton and Emmons County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Emmons County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Emmons County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hazelton since 2015; patterns below come from Emmons County as a whole.
87% of truck crash reports in Emmons 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 19.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.0% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hazelton since 2015 were spread across roads: US-83 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Hazelton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Emmons County.
- 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 Emmons County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hazelton at a glance
| Population | 217 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 567 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58544) | $76,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58544) | $204,952 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hazelton
How many truck accidents are there in Hazelton?
Emmons County has had 31 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hazelton?
Truck crashes in Emmons County peak in October, with 19.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hazelton?
Since 2015, Emmons County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hazelton compared with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 87.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Emmons County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hazelton?
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.