Custer Township, Beadle County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Custer Township, Beadle County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Custer Township, Beadle County and Beadle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Beadle County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Beadle County compares with South Dakota
Beadle County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beadle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beadle County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 13.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Beadle County has lower values than South Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Beadle County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Beadle County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 66 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Custer Township, Beadle County since 2015, this page uses Beadle County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Custer since 2015: US-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beadle County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Custer Township, Beadle County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Beadle County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Beadle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beadle County) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 30 |
| US-281 | 10 |
| Sd Hwy 37 | 7 |
| Ave | 5 |
| 21St St Sw | 1 |
| 3Rd Street | 1 |
| Riverside Dr | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Custer Township, Beadle County at a glance
| Population | 374 |
| Land area | 31.3 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beadle 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +117% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | +1% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Custer Township, Beadle County
How many truck crashes happen in Custer Township, Beadle County?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beadle County (12 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Custer Township, Beadle County?
Truck crashes in Beadle County peak in July, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Custer Township, Beadle County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beadle County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Custer Township, Beadle County compared with South Dakota?
Beadle County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Custer Township, Beadle 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.