Taylor, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Taylor and Stark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stark County numbers.
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 |
Compared with North Dakota, Stark County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Stark County: 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.
Taylor had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Stark County numbers.
68% of truck crash reports in Stark County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.3% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
42.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Taylor since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (2) and CR-100TH St Sw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Stark County.
Route planning tips for Taylor fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stark County.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2017, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-100TH St Sw | 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 |
Taylor at a glance
| Population | 228 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 455 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58656) | $101,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58656) | $282,791 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Taylor
How many truck accidents are there in Taylor?
Stark County has had 237 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Taylor?
February has the most truck crashes in Stark County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Taylor?
Since 2015, Stark County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Taylor compare with North Dakota?
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 Taylor?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.