Ryder, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ryder: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ryder 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
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 has lower values than North Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in McLean County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
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.
Ryder 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
October has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.1%).
23.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ryder since 2015: SR-23 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Ryder fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLean County.
- 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 McLean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 1 |
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 |
Ryder at a glance
| Population | 104 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58779) | $62,917 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ryder
How common are truck crashes in Ryder?
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLean County (33 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Ryder?
Truck crashes in McLean County peak in October, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ryder?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McLean County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ryder compare with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, McLean County has 70.2 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ryder?
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.