ZIP 58653 (Scranton, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58653: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bowman 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 22 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Bowman County compares with North Dakota
Bowman County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bowman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bowman County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.3 | 73.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 40.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Bowman County sits below North Dakota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
Bowman County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 22 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bowman County since 2015: 13 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 182 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 18.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.6% 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 58653 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Bowman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58653 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Bowman 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 (Bowman County) |
|---|---|
| 11Th Ave Sw | 1 |
ZIP 58653 at a glance
| Population | 700 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,714 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bowman 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -62% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +83% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -17% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58653
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58653?
Since 2015, 22 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bowman County (13 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58653?
Truck crashes in Bowman County peak in July, with 18.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58653?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Bowman County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 58653 compare with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 69.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bowman County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58653?
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.