ZIP 58533 (Elgin, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58533: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Grant County compares with North Dakota
Grant County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.0 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.3% | 34.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Grant County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Grant County: December worst month: 19.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 21 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 10 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 191 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 19.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (19.0%).
Road surface: 33.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 58533 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58533 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grant 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 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| 54Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| 74Th St Sw | 1 |
| 78Th St Sw | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
ZIP 58533 at a glance
| Population | 830 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,125 |
| Median home value | $102,251 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -82% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 1 | +333% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | +92% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58533
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58533?
Grant County has had 21 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58533?
December has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 19.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 58533?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58533 compared with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 85.0 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 58533?
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.