Williams County, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Williams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 677 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williams County compares with North Dakota
Williams County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williams County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.4 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.8% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Williams County has lower values than North Dakota for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Williams County: US-2 most fatal truck crashes in Williams County: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Williams County. They injured 234 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-2 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-1804 (5), 130th Rd (1) and 54th St Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Williams County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Williams County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 and 2021 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 Williams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Williams County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 10 |
| SR-1804 | 5 |
| 130th Rd | 1 |
| 54th St Nw | 1 |
| 69th St | 1 |
| CR-123 Ave Nw Wm Cr 42 | 1 |
| CR-151 Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-60TH St Nw | 1 |
| CR-FRONT St W | 1 |
| CR-WILLIAMS 6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williams County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 11 |
| 151St Ave Nw | 11 |
| 153Rd Ave Nw | 4 |
| 134Th Ave Nw | 3 |
| 71St St Nw | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| 115Th Ave Nw | 2 |
| 11Th St | 2 |
Williams County at a glance
| Population | 40,763 |
| Land area | 2,077.6 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $85,551 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williams 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -14% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 79 | +1653% | 4.4 |
| 2020s | 52 | -35% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Williams County
ZIP codes in Williams County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Williams County
How many truck accidents are there in Williams County?
677 truck crashes have been reported in Williams County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 234 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Williams County?
US-2 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Williams County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Williams County?
July has the most truck crashes in Williams County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Williams County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williams County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Williams County compare with North Dakota?
Williams County records 158.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Williams County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.