Stickney, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stickney: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stickney 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Aurora County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Aurora County: March worst month: 23.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Aurora County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 62 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Stickney since 2015; patterns below come from Aurora County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 23.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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.
52.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stickney since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-389 Ave (1), I-90 (1) and SR-258 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Aurora County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Stickney fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Aurora County.
- 52.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 |
Stickney at a glance
| Population | 313 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,168 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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stickney
How many truck crashes happen in Stickney?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Aurora County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 7 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Stickney?
The worst month is March: 23.5% of truck crashes in Aurora County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stickney?
Since 2015, Aurora County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Stickney compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Aurora County has 214.7 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stickney?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.