Linton Township, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Linton Township and Ward County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ward County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ward County compares with North Dakota
Ward County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ward County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.2% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Ward County sits below North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ward County: August worst month: 12.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Ward County has recorded 308 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Linton Township since 2015, this page uses Ward County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
72% of truck crash reports in Ward County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.2% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Linton happened on CR-9 (1), SR-0023 (1) and SR-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Linton Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-9 | 1 |
| SR-0023 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ward County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 7 |
| US-83 | 4 |
| 128Th Ave Nw | 3 |
| 13Th Ave Se | 3 |
| 27Th St Se | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| - Rd | 1 |
| 100Th St Sw | 1 |
Linton Township at a glance
| Population | 24 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58756) | $77,188 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ward 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | -42% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +308% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | -17% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Linton Township
How many truck accidents are there in Linton Township?
308 truck crashes have been reported in Ward County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 146 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Linton Township?
August has the most truck crashes in Ward County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Linton Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ward County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Linton Township compared with North Dakota?
Ward County records 40.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Linton Township?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.