ZIP 58351 (Minnewaukan, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58351: 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 |
Benson County has lower values than North Dakota for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 130 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 25.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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.
29.0% 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 58351 since 2015: US-281 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 58351 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-281 | 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 58351 at a glance
| Population | 380 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,917 |
| Median home value | $110,520 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58351
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58351?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benson County (22 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58351?
The worst month is January: 25.7% of truck crashes in Benson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 58351?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benson County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58351 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Benson County records 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58351?
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.