Hidden, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hidden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hidden 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 |
Compared with North Dakota, Stutsman County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Stutsman County: 27.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 16.2% in North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stutsman County. They injured 90 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hidden 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.1% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 47.4% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hidden since 2015 were spread across roads: US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Hidden 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hidden at a glance
| Population | 46 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58420) | $114,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58420) | $211,696 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hidden
How many truck accidents are there in Hidden?
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stutsman County (90 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hidden?
Truck crashes in Stutsman County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hidden?
Since 2015, Stutsman County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hidden compare with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Stutsman County has 138.0 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hidden?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.