Akra, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Akra: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Akra and Pembina County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pembina County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pembina County compares with North Dakota
Pembina County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pembina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pembina County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.3% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Dakota, Pembina County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Pembina County at a glance: October worst month: 24.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Pembina County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Akra since 2015; patterns below come from Pembina County as a whole.
87% of truck crash reports in Pembina 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 (24.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 38.3% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Akra since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pembina County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Akra fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pembina County.
- 38.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pembina 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 (Pembina County) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| 101St St Ne | 2 |
| 5Th St | 1 |
| 84Th St Ne | 1 |
| 86Th St Ne | 1 |
| Ne 90Th St | 1 |
| Ne 93Rd St | 1 |
Akra at a glance
| Population | 226 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58220) | $61,199 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58220) | $177,671 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pembina 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -30% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +220% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | +1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Akra
How many truck crashes happen in Akra?
Pembina County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Akra?
The worst month is October: 24.6% of truck crashes in Pembina County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Akra?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pembina County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Akra compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Pembina County records 158.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Akra?
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.