Hanson, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hanson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hanson and Ransom County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ransom County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 29 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ransom County compares with North Dakota
Ransom County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ransom County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ransom County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.3 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.9% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.9% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 43% below the state |
| After dark | 11.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Ransom County sits below North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Dakota on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Ransom County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 20.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Ransom County has recorded 29 truck crashes since 2015, with 11 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 154 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hanson since 2015, this page uses Ransom County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
52% of truck crash reports in Ransom County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 20.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 26.9% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 22.2% of truck crashes.
26.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hanson since 2015: SR-01 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ransom County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hanson fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Ransom County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-01 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ransom County) |
|---|---|
| 130Th Ave | 1 |
| 141St Ave Se | 1 |
| 75Th St Se | 1 |
| 78Th St Se | 1 |
| Jackson Ave | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Hanson at a glance
| Population | 60 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58033) | $90,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58033) | $295,049 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ransom 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -50% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | +150% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hanson
How common are truck crashes in Hanson?
Ransom County has had 29 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 11 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hanson?
The worst month is July: 20.7% of truck crashes in Ransom County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hanson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Ransom County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Hanson compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Ransom County records 42.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hanson?
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.