ZIP 58645 (Medora, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58645: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Billings 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 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Billings County compares with North Dakota
Billings County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Billings County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Billings County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 564.4 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 7.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 53.0% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 39.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 59.1% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Billings County has lower values than North Dakota for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Billings County: November worst month: 22.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Billings County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 61 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (22.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 59.1% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 53.0% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58645 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (1) and Wannagan Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Billings County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58645 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Billings County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 39.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- With 53.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Billings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 1 |
| Wannagan Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Billings County) |
|---|---|
| Upper Magpie Rd | 2 |
| 19Th St Sw | 1 |
| Ash Coulee Rd | 1 |
| East River Rd | 1 |
| Knutson Creek Rd | 1 |
| Magpie Creek Rd | 1 |
| Short Rd | 1 |
| Sw 133Rd Ave | 1 |
ZIP 58645 at a glance
| Population | 320 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,086 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Billings 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -42% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +306% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -18% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58645
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58645?
70 truck crashes have been reported in Billings County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 22 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58645?
Truck crashes in Billings County peak in November, with 22.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58645?
Since 2015, Billings County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58645 compared with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Billings County has 564.4 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 58645?
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.