Big Bend Township, Mountrail County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Bend Township, Mountrail County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Bend Township, Mountrail County and Mountrail County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mountrail County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mountrail County compares with North Dakota
Mountrail County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mountrail County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mountrail County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 287.9 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.7% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Mountrail County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Big Bend Township, Mountrail County: SR-23 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Bend since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mountrail County. They injured 114 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Big Bend Township, Mountrail County since 2015, this page uses Mountrail County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
75% of truck crash reports in Mountrail County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
26.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
SR-23 leads within 10 miles of Big Bend with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-22 (2), SR-23B (2) and US-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Big Bend Township, Mountrail County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Mountrail County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-23B | 2 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mountrail County) |
|---|---|
| 73Rd Ave Nw | 4 |
| 74Th St Nw | 4 |
| 83Rd Ave Nw | 4 |
| SR-1804 | 4 |
| US-2 | 4 |
| 47Th St Nw | 2 |
| 59Th St Nw | 2 |
| 88Th Ave Nw | 2 |
Big Bend Township, Mountrail County at a glance
| Population | 34 |
| Land area | 31.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58763) | $58,110 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58763) | $226,524 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mountrail 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +64% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 38 | +820% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | -25% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Bend Township, Mountrail County
How common are truck crashes in Big Bend Township, Mountrail County?
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mountrail County (114 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Big Bend Township, Mountrail County?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Bend since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Big Bend Township, Mountrail County?
Truck crashes in Mountrail County peak in March, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Big Bend Township, Mountrail County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Mountrail County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Big Bend Township, Mountrail County compared with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Mountrail County has 287.9 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Big Bend Township, Mountrail County?
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.