Michigan Township, Nelson County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Michigan Township, Nelson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Michigan Township, Nelson County and Nelson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nelson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 49 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Nelson County compares with North Dakota
Nelson County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nelson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nelson County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.1 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.6% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Nelson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Nelson County: October 20.4% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Nelson County has recorded 49 truck crashes since 2015, with 17 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Michigan Township, Nelson County since 2015, this page uses Nelson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
84% of truck crash reports in Nelson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (20.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 16.3% of truck crashes.
30.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Michigan.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Nelson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Michigan Township, Nelson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Nelson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nelson County) |
|---|---|
| 110Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 34Th St Ne | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Michigan Township, Nelson County at a glance
| Population | 38 |
| Land area | 57.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58259) | $55,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58259) | $131,152 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Nelson 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -85% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +550% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +28% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Michigan Township, Nelson County
How many truck accidents are there in Michigan Township, Nelson County?
Since 2015, 49 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nelson County (17 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Michigan Township, Nelson County?
The worst month is October: 20.4% of truck crashes in Nelson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Michigan Township, Nelson County?
Since 2015, Nelson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Michigan Township, Nelson County compared with North Dakota?
Nelson County records 148.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Michigan Township, Nelson 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.