ZIP 58455 (Kensal, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58455: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stutsman 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
3 of 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Stutsman County compares with North Dakota
Stutsman County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stutsman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stutsman County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.0 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 47.4% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.5% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.1% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Stutsman County has lower values than North Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Stutsman County: 27.5% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (North Dakota: 16.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stutsman County. They injured 90 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 54.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 47.4% 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 58455 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58455 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 47.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stutsman 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 (Stutsman County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| 4Th Ave Se | 2 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| 25Th St Sw | 1 |
| 28Th St Se | 1 |
| 34 1/2 St Se | 1 |
ZIP 58455 at a glance
| Population | 336 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,500 |
| Median home value | $158,002 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stutsman 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -39% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 25 | +186% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 33 | +32% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58455
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58455?
Stutsman County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58455?
Truck crashes in Stutsman County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 58455?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stutsman County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 58455 compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 138.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stutsman County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58455?
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.