ZIP 58544 (Hazelton, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58544: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Emmons 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 31 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Emmons County compares with North Dakota
Emmons County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emmons County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emmons County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.8 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.0% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, Emmons County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Emmons County at a glance: 1 in 31 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.2%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 31 crashes involving commercial trucks in Emmons County since 2015: 9 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 19.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (16.7%).
Road surface: 29.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 58544 since 2015: US-83 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.2% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58544 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Emmons County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Emmons County) |
|---|---|
| 9Th Ave Se | 2 |
| 24Th Ave Se | 1 |
ZIP 58544 at a glance
| Population | 549 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $204,952 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emmons 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -38% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +375% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -39% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58544
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58544?
31 truck crashes have been reported in Emmons County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 9 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58544?
October has the most truck crashes in Emmons County, 19.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58544?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Emmons County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 58544 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 87.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Emmons County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58544?
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.