Schiller, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Schiller: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Schiller 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 sits below North Dakota on injuries per crash, 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 garbage-truck share.
The headline for McHenry County: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 94 crashes involving commercial trucks in McHenry County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Schiller 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
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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 Schiller since 2015: US-52 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Schiller fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McHenry County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McHenry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 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 |
Schiller at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58736) | $56,103 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58736) | $78,542 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Schiller
How many truck crashes happen in Schiller?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McHenry County (23 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Schiller?
Truck crashes in McHenry County peak in February, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Schiller?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in McHenry County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does Schiller 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 Schiller?
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.