ZIP 58047 (Horace, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58047: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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
15 of 914 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with North Dakota
Cass County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.9 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.5% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Cass County has lower values than North Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cass County: 1 in 57 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 0.9% for North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 914 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 234 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.5% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 38.5% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 58047 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 45th St S (1), CR-38TH St W (1) and CR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58047 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 38.5% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| 45th St S | 1 |
| CR-38TH St W | 1 |
| CR-81 | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 21 |
| I-94 | 17 |
| 32Nd Ave Sw | 11 |
| 45Th St | 10 |
| 12Th Ave | 8 |
| 7Th Ave | 7 |
| SR-18 | 6 |
| SR-294 | 5 |
ZIP 58047 at a glance
| Population | 5,636 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $142,361 |
| Median home value | $439,267 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 31 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | -45% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 63 | +269% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 86 | +35% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58047
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58047?
Since 2015, 914 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (234 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 58047?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58047: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58047?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58047?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58047 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58047?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.