ZIP 58656 (Taylor, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58656: 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 |
Compared with North Dakota, Stark County is lower on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 237 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stark County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
42.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 58656 happened on I-94 (2) and CR-100TH St Sw (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stark County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58656 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stark County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2017, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 2 |
| CR-100TH St Sw | 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 58656 at a glance
| Population | 393 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,000 |
| Median home value | $282,791 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58656
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58656?
Stark County has had 237 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58656?
Truck crashes in Stark County peak in February, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58656?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stark County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58656 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Stark County records 70.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58656?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.