Wise, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wise: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wise 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 sits below North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Dakota on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 53 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wise since 2015, this page uses McLean County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
23.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wise since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-4TH Ave Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Wise fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLean County.
- 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 McLean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-4TH Ave Nw | 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 |
Wise at a glance
| Population | 79 |
| Land area | 33.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58559) | $80,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58559) | $347,794 |
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 Wise
How common are truck crashes in Wise?
McLean County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wise?
The worst month is October: 15.1% of truck crashes in McLean County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wise?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in McLean County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Wise compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
McLean County records 70.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wise?
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.