Eureka Township, Aurora County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eureka Township, Aurora County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eureka Township, Aurora County 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). It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
Eureka Township, Aurora County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Aurora County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (23.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 66.1% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eureka since 2015: SR-258 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Aurora County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Eureka Township, Aurora County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 52.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Eureka Township, Aurora County at a glance
| Population | 39 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57383) | $62,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57383) | $107,755 |
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 Eureka Township, Aurora County
How many truck crashes happen in Eureka Township, Aurora County?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Aurora County (7 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eureka Township, Aurora County?
March has the most truck crashes in Aurora County, 23.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eureka Township, Aurora County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Aurora County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eureka Township, Aurora County compared with South Dakota?
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 Eureka Township, Aurora County?
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.