Morton County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morton County compares with North Dakota
Morton County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morton County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.8 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.8% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Dakota, Morton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Morton County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 15.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morton County. They injured 77 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 51.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
42.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-1806 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-139 (1), E Main St (1) and I-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Morton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-1806; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 42.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Morton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Morton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-1806 | 2 |
| CR-139 | 1 |
| E Main St | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| I-94B | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Sr-Hwy 1806 | 1 |
| US-1806 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morton County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| 8Th Ave Nw | 2 |
| Old Red Tr | 2 |
| 18Th Ave | 1 |
| 25 1/2 Ave Sw | 1 |
| 40Th St Sw | 1 |
| 50Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| 5Th Ave Nw | 1 |
Morton County at a glance
| Population | 34,194 |
| Land area | 1,925.9 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,094 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morton 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -52% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 21 | +280% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +14% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Morton County
ZIP codes in Morton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Morton County
How many truck accidents are there in Morton County?
Morton County has had 266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 77 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Morton County?
Since 2015, SR-1806 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Morton County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Morton County?
The worst month is December: 15.8% of truck crashes in Morton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morton County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morton County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Morton County compared with North Dakota?
Morton County records 67.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Morton County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.