ZIP 58318 (Bottineau, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58318: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bottineau 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
1 of 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Bottineau County compares with North Dakota
Bottineau County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bottineau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bottineau County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 2.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 89% below the state |
Bottineau County sits below North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Bottineau County at a glance: 1 in 37 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 40 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bottineau County. They injured 15 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 109 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (22.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
16.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 58318.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.5% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58318 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bottineau County.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bottineau 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 (Bottineau County) |
|---|---|
| 9Th Ave Nw | 2 |
| 11Th Ave Ne | 1 |
| 78Th St Ne | 1 |
| 90Th St Ne | 1 |
| 99Th St Nw | 1 |
| Brander St | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
ZIP 58318 at a glance
| Population | 3,792 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,729 |
| Median home value | $215,825 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bottineau 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -45% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +233% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +6% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58318
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58318?
40 truck crashes have been reported in Bottineau County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 15 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58318?
September has the most truck crashes in Bottineau County, 22.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58318?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bottineau County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 58318 compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 52.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bottineau County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58318?
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.