ZIP 58346 (Leeds, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58346: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benson 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 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benson County compares with North Dakota
Benson County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benson County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.0 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 2.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.0% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Benson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Benson County: 1 in 31 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.2%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 35 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benson County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (25.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 17.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.0% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 58346 since 2015: US-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58346 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benson County.
- 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 Benson 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 (Benson County) |
|---|---|
| 38Th Street Ne | 1 |
| 47Th St Ne | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
ZIP 58346 at a glance
| Population | 606 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,469 |
| Median home value | $147,291 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Benson 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | -65% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +94% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -14% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58346
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58346?
Benson County has had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 22 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58346?
The worst month is January: 25.7% of truck crashes in Benson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58346?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Benson County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 58346 compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benson County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 58346?
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.