Stony Creek, ND truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stony Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stony Creek and Williams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Williams County numbers.
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 |
Compared with North Dakota, Williams County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Stony Creek at a glance: US-85 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Stony Creek.
Overview
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Williams County. They injured 234 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Stony Creek had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Williams County numbers.
79% of truck crash reports in Williams County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.8% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-85 (2), 130th Rd (1) and 54th St Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for Stony Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-85; 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
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 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-85 | 3 |
| SR-85 | 2 |
| 130th Rd | 1 |
| 54th St Nw | 1 |
| CR-37TH St Nw Cr 29 | 1 |
| CR-FRONT St W | 1 |
| Mu-32nd Ave W | 1 |
| SR-1804 | 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 |
Stony Creek at a glance
| Population | 825 |
| Land area | 49.7 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stony Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Stony Creek?
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Williams County (234 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Stony Creek?
US-85 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Stony Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stony Creek?
The worst month is July: 11.1% of truck crashes in Williams County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stony Creek?
Since 2015, Williams County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Stony Creek compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Williams County has 158.4 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stony Creek?
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 and 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.