Pierce County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pierce County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pierce County compares with North Dakota
Pierce County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pierce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pierce County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.1% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.1% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Pierce County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Pierce County at a glance: November worst month: 20.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pierce County. They injured 10 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 57.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 23.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 37.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pierce County since 2015: SR-3 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pierce County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pierce County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pierce County.
- 37.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Pierce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| Ne 28Th Ave | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| St St Nw | 1 |
Pierce County at a glance
| Population | 3,853 |
| Land area | 1,018.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,914 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pierce 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -60% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +131% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +6% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pierce County
ZIP codes in Pierce County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pierce County
How many truck accidents are there in Pierce County?
Pierce County has had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pierce County?
November has the most truck crashes in Pierce County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pierce County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pierce County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pierce County compare with North Dakota?
Pierce County records 82.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pierce County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.