Eden, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eden and Walsh County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Walsh County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Walsh County compares with North Dakota
Walsh County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walsh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walsh County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.5 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 23.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Walsh County sits below North Dakota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Walsh County at a glance: October 19.8% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Walsh County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Eden since 2015, this page uses Walsh County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
92% of truck crash reports in Walsh County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (19.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.6% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Eden since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Walsh County.
Route planning tips for Eden fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Walsh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walsh County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| 55Th Street Ne | 1 |
| Prospect Ave. N. | 1 |
| Rd St | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-81 | 1 |
Eden at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58273) | $52,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58273) | $153,058 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walsh 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -42% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +109% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -17% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eden
How many truck accidents are there in Eden?
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walsh County (39 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Eden?
Truck crashes in Walsh County peak in October, with 19.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eden?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walsh County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eden compared with North Dakota?
Walsh County records 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Eden?
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.