Jamestown, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jamestown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jamestown 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% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (North Dakota: 16.2%).
Overview
Police reported 355 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stutsman County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 84 truck crashes reported in Jamestown 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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
47.4% 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 Jamestown since 2015 were spread across roads: 3rd St Se (1), I-94 (1), SR-20 (1) and US-281 (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 Jamestown fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 47.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-281 | 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 |
Jamestown at a glance
| Population | 15,789 |
| Land area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,188 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Jamestown
How many truck crashes happen in Jamestown?
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stutsman County (90 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jamestown?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Stutsman County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jamestown?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stutsman County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Jamestown compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Stutsman County records 138.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jamestown?
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.