ZIP 58563 (New Salem, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58563: 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 |
Morton County sits below North Dakota 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 15.8% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Morton County has recorded 266 truck crashes since 2015, with 77 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.8% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 58563 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 58563 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 58563 at a glance
| Population | 1,961 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,214 |
| Median home value | $221,567 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58563
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58563?
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morton County (77 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58563?
The worst month is December: 15.8% of truck crashes in Morton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58563?
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 58563 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58563?
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.