Captain's Landing, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Captain's Landing: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Captain's Landing and Morton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morton County numbers.
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 |
Morton County has lower values than North Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above North Dakota on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Morton County: December 15.8% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Morton County has recorded 266 truck crashes since 2015, with 77 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Captain's Landing since 2015; patterns below come from Morton County as a whole.
79% of truck crash reports in Morton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Captain's Landing since 2015: CR-139 (1), CR-MAIN Ave (1), E Main St (1), I-94B (1) and SR-10 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Captain's Landing fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 42.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Morton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-139 | 1 |
| CR-MAIN Ave | 1 |
| E Main St | 1 |
| I-94B | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-1804 | 1 |
| SR-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 |
Captain's Landing at a glance
| Population | 130 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 401 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Captain's Landing
How many truck accidents are there in Captain's Landing?
Morton County has had 266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 77 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Captain's Landing?
December has the most truck crashes in Morton County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Captain's Landing?
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 Captain's Landing 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 Captain's Landing?
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.