Wamduska, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wamduska: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wamduska 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wamduska since 2015; patterns below come from Nelson County as a whole.
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
The worst month is October with 20.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 16.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.6% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Wamduska since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Nelson County.
Route planning tips for Wamduska fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nelson County.
- 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 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 |
Wamduska at a glance
| Population | 39 |
| Land area | 31.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58344) | $66,957 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58344) | $146,553 |
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 Wamduska
How common are truck crashes in Wamduska?
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 Wamduska?
Truck crashes in Nelson County peak in October, with 20.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wamduska?
Since 2015, Nelson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wamduska compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 148.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nelson County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wamduska?
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.