ZIP 58301 (Devils Lake, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ramsey 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 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ramsey County compares with North Dakota
Ramsey County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ramsey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ramsey County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 35% below the state |
| After dark | 11.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Ramsey County has lower values than North Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Ramsey County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 62 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ramsey County since 2015: 17 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 68 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.5% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.5%).
17.0% 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 58301 since 2015: US-2 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ramsey County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58301 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ramsey County.
- 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 Ramsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ramsey County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 3 |
| 41St St Ne | 1 |
| 69Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| Frontage Rd | 1 |
| Ne 6 Th St | 1 |
| Ne 66Th St | 1 |
ZIP 58301 at a glance
| Population | 10,100 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,515 |
| Median home value | $200,116 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ramsey 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | -68% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +240% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -36% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58301
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58301?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ramsey County (17 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58301?
Truck crashes in Ramsey County peak in August, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Ramsey County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 58301 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ramsey County has 46.6 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58301?
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.