Andrews, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Andrews: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Andrews and McLean County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McLean County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How McLean County compares with North Dakota
McLean County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLean County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.2 | 73.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 10.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
McLean County sits below North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for McLean County: October worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
McLean County has recorded 86 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 53 days in fully reported years.
Andrews had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McLean County numbers.
83% of truck crash reports in McLean County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Andrews.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Andrews fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLean County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 McLean 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 (McLean County) |
|---|---|
| 12Th St Nw | 1 |
| 14Th St Nw | 1 |
| Hwy 83 Mm 136 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| Seventh St | 1 |
Andrews at a glance
| Population | 43 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58716) | $61,959 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58716) | $292,800 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLean 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +141% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -27% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Andrews
How many truck accidents are there in Andrews?
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLean County (33 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Andrews?
Truck crashes in McLean County peak in October, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Andrews?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in McLean County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Andrews compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 70.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLean County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Andrews?
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.