ZIP 58722 (Burlington, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58722: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ward 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
3 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ward County compares with North Dakota
Ward County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ward County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.6 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.2% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Ward County sits below North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 58722 at a glance: US-52 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58722: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ward County. They injured 146 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 58722 is US-52, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-10 (1), CR-37 Ave Sw Ward 14 (1) and CR-54 Ave Sw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 58722 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-52, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-37 Ave Sw Ward 14 | 1 |
| CR-54 Ave Sw | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ward County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 7 |
| US-83 | 4 |
| 128Th Ave Nw | 3 |
| 13Th Ave Se | 3 |
| 27Th St Se | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| - Rd | 1 |
| 100Th St Sw | 1 |
ZIP 58722 at a glance
| Population | 1,366 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,417 |
| Median home value | $274,512 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ward 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | -42% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +308% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | -17% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58722
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 58722?
Ward County has had 308 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 146 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 58722?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58722 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58722?
August has the most truck crashes in Ward County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58722?
Since 2015, Ward County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58722 compared with North Dakota?
Ward County records 40.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 58722?
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 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.