Bluebird, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bluebird: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bluebird 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). Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 38 crashes involving commercial trucks in LaMoure County since 2015: 16 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 109 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bluebird since 2015, this page uses LaMoure County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (23.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bluebird since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-46 (1) and Us-Hwy 281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in LaMoure County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bluebird fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-46 | 1 |
| Us-Hwy 281 | 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 |
Bluebird at a glance
| Population | 28 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58454) | $61,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58454) | $126,440 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bluebird
How common are truck crashes in Bluebird?
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 Bluebird?
Truck crashes in LaMoure County peak in October, with 23.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bluebird?
Since 2015, LaMoure County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Bluebird compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
LaMoure County records 83.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bluebird?
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.