ZIP 58847 (Keene, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58847: 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).
The headline for McKenzie County: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 0.9% across North Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 835 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McKenzie County. They injured 287 people and killed 55.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.3% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.4% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
SR-23 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 58847 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-73 (1), US-22 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58847 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Dakota.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 8 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
| US-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 58847 at a glance
| Population | 209 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,950 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58847
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 58847?
McKenzie County has had 835 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 287 people and killing 55.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 58847?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58847 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58847?
January has the most truck crashes in McKenzie County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58847?
Since 2015, McKenzie County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58847 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McKenzie County has 587.7 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 58847?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.