Black Loam, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Black Loam: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Black Loam and LaMoure County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use LaMoure County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaMoure County compares with North Dakota
LaMoure County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaMoure County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaMoure County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.0 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.0% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 16.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 67% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, LaMoure County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
LaMoure County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 23.7% of the year's total.
Overview
LaMoure County has recorded 38 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 109 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Black Loam since 2015; patterns below come from LaMoure County as a whole.
84% of truck crash reports in LaMoure County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 23.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 18.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Black Loam happened on SR-01 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in LaMoure County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Black Loam fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in LaMoure County.
- 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 LaMoure County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-01 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaMoure County) |
|---|---|
| 101St Ave Se | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| 61St St Se | 1 |
| 62Nd St Se | 1 |
| Private Drive 8880 56Th | 1 |
| Se 60Th St | 1 |
Black Loam at a glance
| Population | 39 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58490) | $115,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58490) | $147,662 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaMoure 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | -32% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +36% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | +44% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Black Loam
How many truck crashes happen in Black Loam?
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaMoure County (16 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Black Loam?
Truck crashes in LaMoure County peak in October, with 23.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Black Loam?
Since 2015, LaMoure County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Black Loam compare with North Dakota?
LaMoure County records 83.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Black Loam?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.