ZIP 58370 (Saint Michael, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58370: 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 sits below North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benson County. They injured 22 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 25.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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 58370 since 2015: US-2 (2) and CR-72ND Ave Ne (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 58370 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Benson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
| CR-72ND Ave Ne | 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 58370 at a glance
| Population | 1,108 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,750 |
| Median home value | $90,414 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58370
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58370?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benson County (22 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58370?
Truck crashes in Benson County peak in January, with 25.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58370?
Since 2015, Benson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58370 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 58370?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.