Chestina, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chestina: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chestina and Kidder County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kidder County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kidder County compares with North Dakota
Kidder County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kidder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kidder County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 379.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.5% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Dakota, Kidder County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes 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 Kidder County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 104 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kidder County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Chestina since 2015, this page uses Kidder County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
92% of truck crash reports in Kidder County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.5% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chestina since 2015: SR-3 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Kidder County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Chestina fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 45.5% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Kidder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kidder County) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| Van Buren Ave | 1 |
Chestina at a glance
| Population | 24 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58488) | $79,808 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kidder 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -43% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +274% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | +28% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chestina
How many truck crashes happen in Chestina?
Kidder County has had 104 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chestina?
The worst month is April: 14.4% of truck crashes in Kidder County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chestina?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Kidder County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Chestina compare with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Kidder County has 379.6 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chestina?
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.