Chain Lakes, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chain Lakes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chain Lakes and Ramsey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ramsey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ramsey County compares with North Dakota
Ramsey County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ramsey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ramsey County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× 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 | 17.0% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 35% below the state |
| After dark | 11.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Ramsey County has lower values than North Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Ramsey County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ramsey County. They injured 17 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Chain Lakes since 2015, this page uses Ramsey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
69% of truck crash reports in Ramsey County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.5% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.0% 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 Chain Lakes since 2015: US-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ramsey County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Chain Lakes fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ramsey County.
- 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 Ramsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ramsey County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 3 |
| 41St St Ne | 1 |
| 69Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| Frontage Rd | 1 |
| Ne 6 Th St | 1 |
| Ne 66Th St | 1 |
Chain Lakes at a glance
| Population | 14 |
| Land area | 25.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ramsey 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | -68% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +240% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -36% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chain Lakes
How many truck accidents are there in Chain Lakes?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ramsey County (17 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chain Lakes?
The worst month is August: 16.1% of truck crashes in Ramsey County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chain Lakes?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ramsey County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Chain Lakes compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ramsey County has 46.6 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chain Lakes?
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.