ZIP 58721 (Bowbells, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58721: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Burke 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burke County compares with North Dakota
Burke County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burke County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 265.9 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 36% 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) | 28.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.7% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Burke County sits below North Dakota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Burke County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burke County. They injured 15 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.7% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
41.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 34.4% across North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58721 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burke County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58721 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Burke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burke County) |
|---|---|
| 107Th St Nw | 2 |
| Dakota St | 2 |
| 83Rd St Nw | 1 |
| 84Th Street Nw | 1 |
| 91 1/2 Ave Nw | 1 |
| 93Rd St Nw | 1 |
| Crosby St | 1 |
| Nw 83Rd St | 1 |
ZIP 58721 at a glance
| Population | 517 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,750 |
| Median home value | $115,478 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Burke 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 1 | -27% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +509% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | -23% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58721
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58721?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burke County (15 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58721?
Truck crashes in Burke County peak in January, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58721?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Burke County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 58721 compare with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Burke County has 265.9 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58721?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.