ZIP 58218 (Buxton, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58218: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Traill 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
0 of 180 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Traill County compares with North Dakota
Traill County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Traill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Traill County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 194.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 43.9% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.0% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Traill County sits below North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Traill County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 180 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Traill County. They injured 60 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 55.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 43.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-11TH St Ne (2) and CR-EAGLE Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Traill County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58218 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Traill County.
- Check whether your routes use I-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- With 43.9% 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
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 Traill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 3 |
| CR-11TH St Ne | 2 |
| CR-EAGLE Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Traill County) |
|---|---|
| 13Th St Ne | 2 |
| 14Th St Ne | 2 |
| 148Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 151St Ave Ne | 1 |
| 152Nd Ave Se | 1 |
| 159Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 172Nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| 1St St Ne | 1 |
ZIP 58218 at a glance
| Population | 873 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,964 |
| Median home value | $261,766 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Traill 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -47% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +205% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 16 | +27% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58218
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58218?
Traill County has had 180 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 58218?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58218 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58218?
Truck crashes in Traill County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 58218?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Traill County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58218 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 194.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Traill County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58218?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.