ZIP 58552 (Linton, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58552: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Emmons County: 1 in 31 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.2%, against 0.9% for North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 31 crashes involving commercial trucks in Emmons County since 2015: 9 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 130 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.0% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 58552.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 58552 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Emmons County.
- 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 Emmons 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 (Emmons County) |
|---|---|
| 9Th Ave Se | 2 |
| 24Th Ave Se | 1 |
ZIP 58552 at a glance
| Population | 1,531 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,515 |
| Median home value | $120,643 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 58552
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58552?
Since 2015, 31 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Emmons County (9 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58552?
The worst month is October: 19.4% of truck crashes in Emmons County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 58552?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Emmons County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 58552 compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 87.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Emmons County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 58552?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.