Hamburg Township, Wells County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamburg Township, Wells County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamburg Township, Wells County and Wells County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wells County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wells County compares with North Dakota
Wells County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wells County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wells County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 193.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 40.7% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 40% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Dakota, Wells County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Wells County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wells County. They injured 37 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 50 days.
Hamburg Township, Wells County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wells County numbers.
81% of truck crash reports in Wells County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 40.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hamburg since 2015: US-15 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wells County.
Route planning tips for Hamburg Township, Wells County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wells County.
- 40.7% 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 Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 3 |
| 46Th Ave Ne | 2 |
| 10Th St Ne | 1 |
| 23Th St Ne | 1 |
| 6Th St Se | 1 |
| Hiway 52 | 1 |
Hamburg Township, Wells County at a glance
| Population | 38 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 58438) | $67,244 |
| Median home value (ZIP 58438) | $79,506 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wells 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | +179% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +1% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamburg Township, Wells County
How many truck accidents are there in Hamburg Township, Wells County?
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wells County (37 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamburg Township, Wells County?
Truck crashes in Wells County peak in May, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hamburg Township, Wells County?
Since 2015, Wells County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Hamburg Township, Wells County compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Wells County records 193.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hamburg Township, Wells County?
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.