ZIP 58270 (Park River, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58270: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Walsh County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 19.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Walsh County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.6% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 58270 since 2015: SR-17 (1), SR-19 (1) and SR-32 (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 58270 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Walsh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 58270 at a glance
| Population | 1,816 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,811 |
| Median home value | $168,822 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58270
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58270?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Walsh County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 39 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58270?
The worst month is October: 19.8% of truck crashes in Walsh County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 58270?
Since 2015, Walsh County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58270 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Walsh County has 93.5 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 58270?
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.