Manitou, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manitou: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Manitou 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.
Mountrail County at a glance: 7.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mountrail County. They injured 114 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Manitou 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
Truck crashes peak in March (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
26.7% 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 Manitou since 2015: SR-1804 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Manitou fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mountrail County.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Mountrail County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1804 | 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 |
Manitou at a glance
| Population | 57 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58776) | $83,155 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Manitou
How many truck accidents are there in Manitou?
Mountrail County has had 308 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 21.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Manitou?
March has the most truck crashes in Mountrail County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Manitou?
Since 2015, Mountrail County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Manitou compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 287.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mountrail County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Manitou?
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.