Dudley Township, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dudley Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dudley Township and Aurora County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Aurora County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Aurora County compares with South Dakota
Aurora County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Aurora County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Aurora County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 214.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 54% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 52.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 4.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 79% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 66.1% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 36.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Aurora County sits below South Dakota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Aurora County: March 23.5% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Aurora County. They injured 7 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 62 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dudley Township since 2015, this page uses Aurora County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (23.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (1.5%).
November through March accounts for 66.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 52.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dudley since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-389 Ave (1), I-90 (1) and SR-258 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Aurora County.
Route planning tips for Dudley Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 52.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Aurora County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-389 Ave | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-258 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Aurora County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 44 |
| US-281 | 14 |
| Ave | 3 |
| Old Hwy 16 | 2 |
| Sd Hwy 258 | 1 |
Dudley Township at a glance
| Population | 83 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57375) | $70,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57375) | $134,114 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Aurora 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -22% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +60% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 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: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dudley Township
How common are truck crashes in Dudley Township?
Aurora County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dudley Township?
Truck crashes in Aurora County peak in March, with 23.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dudley Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Aurora County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Dudley Township compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Aurora County has 214.7 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dudley Township?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.