ZIP 58835 (Arnegard, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58835: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McKenzie 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
4 of 835 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McKenzie County compares with North Dakota
McKenzie County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McKenzie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | McKenzie County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 587.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 8.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.4% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with North Dakota, McKenzie County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in McKenzie County: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
McKenzie County has recorded 835 truck crashes since 2015, with 287 people injured and 55 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.3% of truck crashes, against 47.2% across North Dakota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.4% 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 58835 is US-85, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-20TH St Nw (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 0.9% in North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58835 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McKenzie County.
- Look at alternatives to US-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 2021, 2023 and 2025, 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 McKenzie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-85 | 3 |
| CR-20TH St Nw | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McKenzie County) |
|---|---|
| US-85 | 6 |
| 38Th St Nw | 4 |
| SR-23 | 4 |
| 103Rd Ave Nw | 3 |
| 34Th St Nw | 3 |
| 35Th St Nw | 3 |
| 148Th M Ave Nw | 2 |
| 18Th St Nw | 2 |
ZIP 58835 at a glance
| Population | 839 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $137,500 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McKenzie 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +80% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 119 | +2106% | 8.0 |
| 2020s | 61 | -49% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 61. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58835
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58835?
835 truck crashes have been reported in McKenzie County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 287 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 58835?
Since 2015, US-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58835: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58835?
The worst month is January: 11.9% of truck crashes in McKenzie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 58835?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McKenzie County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58835 compared with North Dakota?
McKenzie County records 587.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 73.9 across North Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58835?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021, 2023 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.