ZIP 58278 (Thompson, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58278: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grand Forks 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
8 of 359 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grand Forks County compares with North Dakota
Grand Forks County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grand Forks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grand Forks County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.1% | 34.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 16.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Grand Forks County sits below North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Grand Forks County: 1 in 42 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.4%, against 0.9% for North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 359 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grand Forks County. They injured 144 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.1% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-11TH St Ne (1), CR-EAGLE Ave (1) and US-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58278 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grand Forks County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Grand Forks 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 | 1 |
| CR-EAGLE Ave | 1 |
| US-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grand Forks County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 4 |
| 11Th St Ne | 3 |
| 18Th St Ne | 3 |
| 32Nd Ave | 3 |
| I-29 | 3 |
| 47Th Ave | 2 |
| 48Th St | 2 |
| 55Th St | 2 |
ZIP 58278 at a glance
| Population | 2,168 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,250 |
| Median home value | $313,642 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grand Forks 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 | 20 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | -60% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 28 | +256% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 32 | +15% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58278
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58278?
Grand Forks County has had 359 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 144 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 58278?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58278 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58278?
October has the most truck crashes in Grand Forks County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 58278?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Grand Forks County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 58278 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Grand Forks County records 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58278?
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.