Keene, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Keene: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Keene and McKenzie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McKenzie County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 835 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McKenzie County compares with North Dakota
McKenzie County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McKenzie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | McKenzie County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 587.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 8.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.4% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
McKenzie County sits below North Dakota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for McKenzie County: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 835 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McKenzie County. They injured 287 people and killed 55.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Keene since 2015; patterns below come from McKenzie County as a whole.
85% of truck crash reports in McKenzie County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.3% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
30.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Keene is SR-23, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Keene fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McKenzie County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2021, 2023 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McKenzie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 4 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McKenzie County) |
|---|---|
| US-85 | 6 |
| 38Th St Nw | 4 |
| SR-23 | 4 |
| 103Rd Ave Nw | 3 |
| 34Th St Nw | 3 |
| 35Th St Nw | 3 |
| 148Th M Ave Nw | 2 |
| 18Th St Nw | 2 |
Keene at a glance
| Population | 42 |
| Land area | 36.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58847) | $84,950 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McKenzie 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 | 5 | +80% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 119 | +2106% | 8.0 |
| 2020s | 61 | -49% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 61. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Keene
How many truck crashes happen in Keene?
835 truck crashes have been reported in McKenzie County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 287 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Keene?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Keene since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Keene?
The worst month is January: 11.9% of truck crashes in McKenzie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Keene?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McKenzie County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Keene compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 587.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McKenzie County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Keene?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021, 2023 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.