Denbigh, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Denbigh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Denbigh and McHenry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McHenry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McHenry County compares with North Dakota
McHenry County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McHenry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McHenry County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.3 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.1% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
McHenry County has lower values than North Dakota for injuries per crash, 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 garbage-truck share.
The headline for McHenry County: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 94 crashes involving commercial trucks in McHenry County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Denbigh since 2015; patterns below come from McHenry County as a whole.
76% of truck crash reports in McHenry County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Denbigh since 2015: US-2W (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Denbigh fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McHenry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McHenry County) |
|---|---|
| 11Th Ave | 2 |
| 44Th St | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| 40Th St Ne | 1 |
| 44Th St Ne | 1 |
| 50Th St | 1 |
| 66Th St | 1 |
Denbigh at a glance
| Population | 63 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58788) | $80,595 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58788) | $128,285 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McHenry 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -39% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | +214% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -7% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Denbigh
How many truck accidents are there in Denbigh?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McHenry County (23 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Denbigh?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in McHenry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Denbigh?
Since 2015, McHenry County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Denbigh compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 152.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McHenry County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Denbigh?
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.