ZIP 58049 (Kathryn, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58049: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barnes 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
2 of 249 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Barnes County compares with North Dakota
Barnes County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barnes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barnes County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 199.5 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 80% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 57.4% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.0% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 26.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Barnes County has lower values than North Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Barnes County at a glance: December 16.5% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 249 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barnes County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 62.0% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (15.3%).
57.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58049 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 58049 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 57.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Barnes 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 (Barnes County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 8 |
| I-94W | 2 |
| 118Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 12Th Ave Se | 1 |
| 18Th St Se | 1 |
| 24Th St Se | 1 |
| 33Rd St Se | 1 |
| 7Th Ave Se | 1 |
ZIP 58049 at a glance
| Population | 248 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,571 |
| Median home value | $128,277 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barnes 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 | 12 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | -46% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +141% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | +68% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58049
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58049?
249 truck crashes have been reported in Barnes County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 85 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58049?
Truck crashes in Barnes County peak in December, with 16.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 58049?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Barnes County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58049 compared with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 199.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barnes County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58049?
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.