ZIP 58580 (Zap, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58580: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mercer 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 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mercer County compares with North Dakota
Mercer County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 22.9% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 51% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Mercer County sits below North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in Mercer County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 21.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 51 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mercer County. They injured 24 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 84 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 21.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 22.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58580 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Mercer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58580 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mercer 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 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| 3Rd St Sw | 2 |
| 58Th Ave Nw | 2 |
| Fifth St | 1 |
| Main | 1 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
ZIP 58580 at a glance
| Population | 566 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,347 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | 1 | -59% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +514% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | -15% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58580
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58580?
51 truck crashes have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 24 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58580?
The worst month is August: 21.6% of truck crashes in Mercer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58580?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58580 compared with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 52.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mercer County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58580?
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.