ZIP 58723 (Butte, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58723: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McLean 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
1 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How McLean County compares with North Dakota
McLean County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLean County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.2 | 73.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 10.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Compared with North Dakota, McLean County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for McLean County: October 15.1% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
McLean County has recorded 86 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58723 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 58723 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLean County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McLean 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 (McLean County) |
|---|---|
| 12Th St Nw | 1 |
| 14Th St Nw | 1 |
| Hwy 83 Mm 136 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| Seventh St | 1 |
ZIP 58723 at a glance
| Population | 244 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,615 |
| Median home value | $119,283 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLean 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +141% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -27% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58723
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58723?
86 truck crashes have been reported in McLean County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58723?
The worst month is October: 15.1% of truck crashes in McLean County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58723?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in McLean County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58723 compared with North Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, McLean County has 70.2 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58723?
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.