Stark County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stark 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 237 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stark County compares with North Dakota
Stark County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Stark County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.9% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.3% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Stark County has lower values than North Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Dakota on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Stark County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Stark County has recorded 237 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.3% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 42.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-100TH St Sw (1), SR-22 (1) and State Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stark County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Stark County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Crash reporting for 2017, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stark County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| CR-100TH St Sw | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| State Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stark County) |
|---|---|
| SR-94 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| 105Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| 36Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| 37Th St Sw | 1 |
| 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| 40Th St | 1 |
| 41St St Sw | 1 |
Stark County at a glance
| Population | 33,767 |
| Land area | 1,334.9 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,179 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stark 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -38% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | +322% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | -13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stark County
ZIP codes in Stark County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stark County
How many truck accidents are there in Stark County?
Stark County has had 237 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Stark County?
I-94 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Stark County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stark County?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Stark County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stark County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Stark County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Stark County compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stark County has 70.7 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stark County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2017, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.