ZIP 58849 (Ray, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58849: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williams 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
7 of 677 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williams County compares with North Dakota
Williams County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williams County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.4 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.8% | 34.4% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 16.2% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Williams County sits below North Dakota on 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 garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 58849: US-2 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58849: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Williams County has recorded 677 truck crashes since 2015, with 234 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.8% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 58849 is US-2, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-1804 (2), CR-123 Ave Nw Wm Cr 42 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (North Dakota: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 58849 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-2 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2021; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Williams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 3 |
| SR-1804 | 2 |
| CR-123 Ave Nw Wm Cr 42 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williams County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 11 |
| 151St Ave Nw | 11 |
| 153Rd Ave Nw | 4 |
| 134Th Ave Nw | 3 |
| 71St St Nw | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| 115Th Ave Nw | 2 |
| 11Th St | 2 |
ZIP 58849 at a glance
| Population | 1,101 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,250 |
| Median home value | $282,580 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williams 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 | 4 | -14% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 79 | +1653% | 4.4 |
| 2020s | 52 | -35% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58849
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58849?
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Williams County (234 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 58849?
Since 2015, US-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58849: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 58849?
The worst month is July: 11.1% of truck crashes in Williams County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 58849?
Since 2015, Williams County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 58849 compare with North Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Williams County has 158.4 truck crashes a year; North Dakota has 73.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 58849?
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 2020 and 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.