ZIP 58418 (Bowdon, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58418: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wells 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 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Wells County compares with North Dakota
Wells County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wells County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wells County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 193.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 40.7% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 40% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Wells County has lower values than North Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Wells County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Wells County has recorded 84 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.4%.
November through March accounts for 45.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 40.7% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58418 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wells County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58418 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 40.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Wells 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 (Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 3 |
| 46Th Ave Ne | 2 |
| 10Th St Ne | 1 |
| 23Th St Ne | 1 |
| 6Th St Se | 1 |
| Hiway 52 | 1 |
ZIP 58418 at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,357 |
| Median home value | $144,039 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wells 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | +179% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +1% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58418
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58418?
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wells County (37 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58418?
May has the most truck crashes in Wells County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58418?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Wells County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58418 compared with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 193.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wells County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58418?
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.