ZIP 58497 (Ypsilanti, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58497: 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
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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Stutsman County: 27.5% in rain, sleet or snow, against 16.2% across North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stutsman County. They injured 90 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 54.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 47.4% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 58497 since 2015: I-94 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 58497 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 47.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Stutsman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 1 |
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 58497 at a glance
| Population | 255 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,357 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 33 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, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58497
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58497?
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stutsman County (90 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58497?
January has the most truck crashes in Stutsman County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58497?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Stutsman County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 58497 compare with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Stutsman County has 138.0 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58497?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.