Eldorado, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eldorado: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eldorado and Traill County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Traill County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 180 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Traill County compares with North Dakota
Traill County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Traill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Traill County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 194.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 43.9% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.0% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Dakota, Traill County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Traill County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for North Dakota.
Overview
Traill County has recorded 180 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Eldorado had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Traill County numbers.
92% of truck crash reports in Traill County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.0% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 43.9% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eldorado since 2015: CR-11TH St Ne (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Traill County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Eldorado fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- With 43.9% 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
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 Traill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-11TH St Ne | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Traill County) |
|---|---|
| 13Th St Ne | 2 |
| 14Th St Ne | 2 |
| 148Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 151St Ave Ne | 1 |
| 152Nd Ave Se | 1 |
| 159Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 172Nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| 1St St Ne | 1 |
Eldorado at a glance
| Population | 112 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58223) | $96,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58223) | $390,730 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Traill 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -47% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +205% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 16 | +27% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eldorado
How common are truck crashes in Eldorado?
Traill County has had 180 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eldorado?
March has the most truck crashes in Traill County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eldorado?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Traill County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eldorado compared with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 194.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Traill County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eldorado?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.