Golden Valley County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Golden Valley 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
0 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Golden Valley County compares with North Dakota
Golden Valley County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Golden Valley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Golden Valley County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 233.0 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.3% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 8.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 62% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Golden Valley County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Golden Valley County: June worst month: 19.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in Golden Valley County since 2015: 9 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (19.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 17.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 41.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Golden Valley County since 2015: Wannagan Creek Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Golden Valley County.
Route planning tips for Golden Valley County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 41.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Golden Valley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Golden Valley County) |
|---|---|
| Wannagan Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Golden Valley County) |
|---|---|
| Nw 2Nd Ave | 2 |
| 32 1/2 St Sw | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
Golden Valley County at a glance
| Population | 1,795 |
| Land area | 1,000.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,172 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Golden Valley 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -33% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +187% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +5% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Golden Valley County
ZIP codes in Golden Valley County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Golden Valley County
How common are truck crashes in Golden Valley County?
46 truck crashes have been reported in Golden Valley County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 9 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Golden Valley County?
Truck crashes in Golden Valley County peak in June, with 19.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Golden Valley County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Golden Valley County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Golden Valley County compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Golden Valley County has 233.0 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Golden Valley 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.