Stutsman County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stutsman 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
3 of 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stutsman County compares with North Dakota
Stutsman County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stutsman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stutsman County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.0 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 47.4% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.5% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.1% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Stutsman County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Stutsman County at a glance: 27.5% in rain, sleet or snow, against 16.2% across North Dakota.
Overview
Stutsman County has recorded 355 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.1% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 47.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Stutsman County since 2015 were spread across roads: 3rd St Se (1), I-94 (1), SR-20 (1), SR-46 (1) and US-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Stutsman County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stutsman County.
- With 47.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stutsman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stutsman County) |
|---|---|
| 3rd St Se | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stutsman County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| 4Th Ave Se | 2 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| 25Th St Sw | 1 |
| 28Th St Se | 1 |
| 34 1/2 St Se | 1 |
Stutsman County at a glance
| Population | 21,546 |
| Land area | 2,221.9 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,719 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stutsman 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -39% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 25 | +186% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 33 | +32% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stutsman County
ZIP codes in Stutsman County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stutsman County
How common are truck crashes in Stutsman County?
355 truck crashes have been reported in Stutsman County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 90 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stutsman County?
Truck crashes in Stutsman County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stutsman County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stutsman County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Stutsman County compare with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Stutsman County has 138.0 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Stutsman County?
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.