ZIP 58272 (Petersburg, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58272: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nelson 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 49 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nelson County compares with North Dakota
Nelson County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nelson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nelson County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.1 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.6% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Nelson County sits below North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Nelson County at a glance: October 20.4% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Nelson County has recorded 49 truck crashes since 2015, with 17 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (20.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (16.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.6% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58272 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nelson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58272 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Nelson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nelson County) |
|---|---|
| 110Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 34Th St Ne | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
ZIP 58272 at a glance
| Population | 177 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,875 |
| Median home value | $109,426 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Nelson 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -85% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +550% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +28% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58272
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58272?
49 truck crashes have been reported in Nelson County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 17 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58272?
Truck crashes in Nelson County peak in October, with 20.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58272?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nelson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58272 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Nelson County records 148.1 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 58272?
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.