ZIP 58017 (Cogswell, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58017: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sargent County, 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
1 of 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Sargent County compares with North Dakota
Sargent County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sargent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sargent County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.1 | 73.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.7% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 54% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Sargent 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 deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sargent County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 24.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Sargent County has recorded 33 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 138 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 24.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 21.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 58017 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 58017 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sargent County.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sargent 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 (Sargent County) |
|---|---|
| 98Th St Se | 2 |
| 138Th Ave Se | 1 |
| 149Th Ave Se | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
ZIP 58017 at a glance
| Population | 296 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Median home value | $86,462 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sargent 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -40% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +200% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -32% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58017
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58017?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sargent County (15 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58017?
Truck crashes in Sargent County peak in October, with 24.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58017?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Sargent County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58017 compared with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Sargent County has 71.1 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58017?
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.