ZIP 58250 (Lankin, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58250: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walsh 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 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Walsh County compares with North Dakota
Walsh County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walsh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walsh County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.5 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 23.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Dakota, Walsh County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Walsh County: October worst month: 19.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Walsh County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 19.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
28.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 58250 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Walsh County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58250 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walsh 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 Walsh 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 (Walsh County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| 55Th Street Ne | 1 |
| Prospect Ave. N. | 1 |
| Rd St | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-81 | 1 |
ZIP 58250 at a glance
| Population | 191 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,375 |
| Median home value | $107,333 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walsh 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -42% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +109% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -17% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58250
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58250?
Walsh County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58250?
The worst month is October: 19.8% of truck crashes in Walsh County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58250?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walsh County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 58250 compare with North Dakota?
Walsh County records 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58250?
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.