ZIP 58573 (Strasburg, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58573: 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.
The headline for Emmons County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (19.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in 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 58573.
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 58573 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 58573 at a glance
| Population | 715 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Median home value | $105,298 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 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. 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 58573
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58573?
Since 2015, 31 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Emmons County (9 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58573?
Truck crashes in Emmons County peak in October, with 19.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 58573?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Emmons County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 58573 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58573?
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.