Rye, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rye: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rye and Grand Forks County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grand Forks County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 359 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grand Forks County compares with North Dakota
Grand Forks County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grand Forks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grand Forks County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.1% | 34.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 16.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Grand Forks County sits below North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Grand Forks County: 1 in 42 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Grand Forks County has recorded 359 truck crashes since 2015, with 144 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rye since 2015, this page uses Grand Forks County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
64% of truck crash reports in Grand Forks 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 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.1% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-2 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-69TH St S (1) and US-02 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Rye fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Grand Forks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 3 |
| CR-69TH St S | 1 |
| US-02 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grand Forks County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 4 |
| 11Th St Ne | 3 |
| 18Th St Ne | 3 |
| 32Nd Ave | 3 |
| I-29 | 3 |
| 47Th Ave | 2 |
| 48Th St | 2 |
| 55Th St | 2 |
Rye at a glance
| Population | 408 |
| Land area | 27.6 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58203) | $60,474 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58203) | $196,770 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grand Forks 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 | 20 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | -60% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 28 | +256% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 32 | +15% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rye
How many truck crashes happen in Rye?
Grand Forks County has had 359 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 144 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rye?
US-2 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rye since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rye?
Truck crashes in Grand Forks County peak in October, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rye?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grand Forks County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rye compare with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Grand Forks County has 41.7 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rye?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.