ZIP 58520 (Almont, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58520: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morton 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 266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Morton County compares with North Dakota
Morton County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morton County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.8 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.8% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Dakota, Morton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above North Dakota on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Morton County: December worst month: 15.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 266 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morton County since 2015: 77 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 51.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 42.8% 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 58520 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58520 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 42.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Morton 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 (Morton County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| 8Th Ave Nw | 2 |
| Old Red Tr | 2 |
| 18Th Ave | 1 |
| 25 1/2 Ave Sw | 1 |
| 40Th St Sw | 1 |
| 50Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| 5Th Ave Nw | 1 |
ZIP 58520 at a glance
| Population | 272 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,188 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morton 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -52% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 21 | +280% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +14% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58520
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58520?
266 truck crashes have been reported in Morton County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 77 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58520?
December has the most truck crashes in Morton County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58520?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Morton County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58520 compared with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 67.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morton County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58520?
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.