ZIP 58104 (Fargo, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58104: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cass County: 1 in 57 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 914 truck crashes since 2015, with 234 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.5% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 38.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 58104 is I-94, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 12th Ave N (1), 45th St N (1) and 45th St S (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 58104 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 38.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
| 12th Ave N | 1 |
| 45th St N | 1 |
| 45th St S | 1 |
| CR-38TH St W | 1 |
| Sr-Main Avenue | 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 58104 at a glance
| Population | 49,168 |
| Density | 677 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,747 |
| Median home value | $359,514 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 58104
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58104?
914 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 234 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 58104?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58104: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58104?
January has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58104?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58104 compared with North Dakota?
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 58104?
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.