ZIP 58261 (Minto, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58261: 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
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 |
Walsh County sits below North Dakota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is 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
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walsh County. They injured 39 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 19.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
28.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 58261 since 2015: I-29 (2), CR-WALSH 19 (1) and US-81 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Walsh County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58261 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Walsh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| CR-WALSH 19 | 1 |
| US-81 | 1 |
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 58261 at a glance
| Population | 1,442 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,864 |
| Median home value | $128,805 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58261
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58261?
Walsh County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58261?
The worst month is October: 19.8% of truck crashes in Walsh County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58261?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walsh County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58261 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walsh County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58261?
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.