Shenford, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shenford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shenford 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than North Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 29 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ransom County. They injured 11 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 154 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Shenford 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.9% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (22.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.9% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Shenford.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Ransom County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Shenford fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ransom County.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 (Ransom County) |
|---|---|
| 130Th Ave | 1 |
| 141St Ave Se | 1 |
| 75Th St Se | 1 |
| 78Th St Se | 1 |
| Jackson Ave | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Shenford at a glance
| Population | 110 |
| Land area | 53.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58068) | $60,833 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shenford
How common are truck crashes in Shenford?
Since 2015, 29 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ransom County (11 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shenford?
Truck crashes in Ransom County peak in July, with 20.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shenford?
Since 2015, Ransom County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Shenford compared with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Ransom County has 42.3 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Shenford?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.