ZIP 58281 (Wales, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58281: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cavalier 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 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Cavalier County compares with North Dakota
Cavalier County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cavalier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cavalier County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.5% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 82% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 44% below the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Cavalier County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cavalier County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Cavalier County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 17.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.5% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 17.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.5% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58281 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cavalier County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58281 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cavalier 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 (Cavalier County) |
|---|---|
| 102Nd Ave Ne | 1 |
| 119Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 85Th St Ne | 1 |
| County Rd #17 | 1 |
ZIP 58281 at a glance
| Population | 57 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,750 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cavalier 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | -61% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +240% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -36% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58281
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58281?
34 truck crashes have been reported in Cavalier County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 16 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58281?
September has the most truck crashes in Cavalier County, 17.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58281?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cavalier County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 58281 compare with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Cavalier County has 86.7 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 58281?
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.