Fried, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fried: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fried and Stutsman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stutsman County numbers.
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 |
Stutsman County has lower values than North Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Stutsman County: 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fried since 2015, this page uses Stutsman County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
73% of truck crash reports in Stutsman County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 47.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fried since 2015 were spread across roads: 3rd St Se (1) and SR-20 (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 Fried fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stutsman County.
- 47.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 3rd St Se | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
Fried at a glance
| Population | 149 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fried
How common are truck crashes in Fried?
355 truck crashes have been reported in Stutsman County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fried?
January has the most truck crashes in Stutsman County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fried?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Stutsman County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does Fried compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
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 Fried?
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.