ZIP 58652 (Richardton, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58652: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stark 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 237 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stark County compares with North Dakota
Stark County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Stark County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.9% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.3% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Stark County has lower values than North Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Stark County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for North Dakota.
Overview
Stark County has recorded 237 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.3% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 42.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 58652 since 2015: I-94 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stark County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58652 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- 42.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2017, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stark County) |
|---|---|
| SR-94 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| 105Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| 36Th Ave Sw | 1 |
| 37Th St Sw | 1 |
| 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| 40Th St | 1 |
| 41St St Sw | 1 |
ZIP 58652 at a glance
| Population | 1,244 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,524 |
| Median home value | $210,982 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stark 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -38% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | +322% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | -13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 22 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58652
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58652?
Since 2015, 237 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stark County (70 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58652?
Truck crashes in Stark County peak in February, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58652?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stark County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58652 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 70.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stark County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58652?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2017, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.