ZIP 58654 (Sentinel Butte, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58654: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Golden Valley 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 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Golden Valley County compares with North Dakota
Golden Valley County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Golden Valley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Golden Valley County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 233.0 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.3% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 8.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 62% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Golden Valley County sits below North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Golden Valley County: June worst month: 19.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Golden Valley County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 19.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 17.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 41.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 58654.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Golden Valley County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 41.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Golden Valley 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 (Golden Valley County) |
|---|---|
| Nw 2Nd Ave | 2 |
| 32 1/2 St Sw | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
ZIP 58654 at a glance
| Population | 244 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,583 |
| Median home value | $140,250 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Golden Valley 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 | 2 | -33% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +187% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +5% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58654
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58654?
46 truck crashes have been reported in Golden Valley County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 9 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 58654?
June has the most truck crashes in Golden Valley County, 19.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58654?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Golden Valley County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58654 compared with North Dakota?
Golden Valley County records 233.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 58654?
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.