Elverum, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elverum: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elverum and Pierce County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pierce County numbers.
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 |
Pierce County sits below North Dakota 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 20.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Pierce County has recorded 35 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
Elverum had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pierce County numbers.
77% of truck crash reports in Pierce County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.1% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (23.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 37.1% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Elverum since 2015: SR-19 (1) and 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 Elverum fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 37.1% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 1 |
| 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 |
Elverum at a glance
| Population | 42 |
| Land area | 32.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58313) | $32,813 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elverum
How many truck crashes happen in Elverum?
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 Elverum?
November has the most truck crashes in Pierce County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elverum?
Since 2015, Pierce County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Elverum compared with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Pierce County has 82.6 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elverum?
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.