ZIP 58736 (Drake, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58736: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McHenry 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 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McHenry County compares with North Dakota
McHenry County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McHenry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McHenry County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.3 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.1% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 47.2% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Dakota, McHenry County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for McHenry County: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 94 crashes involving commercial trucks in McHenry County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Dakota: 34.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 58736 since 2015: US-52 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58736 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McHenry County.
- 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 McHenry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McHenry County) |
|---|---|
| 11Th Ave | 2 |
| 44Th St | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| 40Th St Ne | 1 |
| 44Th St Ne | 1 |
| 50Th St | 1 |
| 66Th St | 1 |
ZIP 58736 at a glance
| Population | 475 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,103 |
| Median home value | $78,542 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McHenry 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -39% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | +214% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -7% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58736
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58736?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McHenry County (23 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58736?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in McHenry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58736?
Since 2015, McHenry County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58736 compared with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 152.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McHenry County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 58736?
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.