ZIP 58790 (Velva, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58790: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for McHenry County: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
McHenry County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.2% in North Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.8%).
Road surface: 29.1% 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 58790 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58790 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 McHenry 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 (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 58790 at a glance
| Population | 1,638 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,233 |
| Median home value | $212,392 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58790
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58790?
94 truck crashes have been reported in McHenry County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 23 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58790?
Truck crashes in McHenry County peak in February, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58790?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in McHenry County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 58790 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McHenry County has 152.3 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58790?
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.