Kottke Valley, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kottke Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kottke Valley 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in McHenry County: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
McHenry County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kottke Valley since 2015, this page uses McHenry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Truck crashes peak in February (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.1% 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 Kottke Valley since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Kottke Valley fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 McHenry 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 (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 |
Kottke Valley at a glance
| Population | 60 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58768) | $83,438 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kottke Valley
How common are truck crashes in Kottke Valley?
McHenry County has had 94 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kottke Valley?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in McHenry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kottke Valley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in McHenry County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does Kottke Valley compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
McHenry County records 152.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kottke Valley?
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.