Mott, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mott: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mott and Hettinger County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hettinger County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 22 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Hettinger County compares with North Dakota
Hettinger County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hettinger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hettinger County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.2 | 73.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 10.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Hettinger County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hettinger County: January worst month: 22.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Hettinger County has recorded 22 truck crashes since 2015, with 5 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 201 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mott since 2015, this page uses Hettinger County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
91% of truck crash reports in Hettinger County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 22.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 18.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mott since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hettinger County.
Route planning tips for Mott fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hettinger County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hettinger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hettinger County) |
|---|---|
| 87Th Ave Sw | 1 |
Mott at a glance
| Population | 633 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 689 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58646) | $56,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58646) | $91,881 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hettinger 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 | -30% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +162% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -13% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mott
How many truck crashes happen in Mott?
22 truck crashes have been reported in Hettinger County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mott?
The worst month is January: 22.7% of truck crashes in Hettinger County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mott?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hettinger County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Mott compare with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Hettinger County has 75.2 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mott?
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.