Grandin, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grandin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grandin 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 |
Traill County has lower values than North Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher 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
Police reported 180 crashes involving commercial trucks in Traill County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Grandin since 2015, this page uses Traill County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.0% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
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 Grandin since 2015: I-29 (2) and CR-81 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Traill County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Grandin fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- 43.9% 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 Traill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| CR-81 | 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 |
Grandin at a glance
| Population | 195 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,077 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58038) | $112,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58038) | $201,888 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grandin
How many truck crashes happen in Grandin?
180 truck crashes have been reported in Traill County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 60 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Grandin?
March has the most truck crashes in Traill County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Grandin?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Traill County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Grandin compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 194.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Traill County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grandin?
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.