ZIP 58439 (Forbes, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58439: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dickey 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
2 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Dickey County compares with North Dakota
Dickey County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickey County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.9% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 43% below the state |
| After dark | 2.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 90% below the state |
Dickey County sits below North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Dakota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Dickey County at a glance: 1 in 41 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Dickey County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 98 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (23.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (2.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 26.8% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.9% 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 58439 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58439 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dickey County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- 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 Dickey 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 (Dickey County) |
|---|---|
| Nd State Hwy 11 | 2 |
| 88Th St Se | 1 |
| 89Th Ave Se | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
ZIP 58439 at a glance
| Population | 385 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,611 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickey 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -42% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +200% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -37% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 58439
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58439?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Dickey County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58439?
The worst month is October: 23.4% of truck crashes in Dickey County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58439?
Since 2015, Dickey County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58439 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 75.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickey County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58439?
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.