Bon Homme County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bon Homme County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
0 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bon Homme County compares with South Dakota
Bon Homme County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bon Homme County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bon Homme County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 2.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 11.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Bon Homme County sits below South Dakota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Bon Homme County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 37 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bon Homme County since 2015: 10 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Bon Homme County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-37 (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bon Homme County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bon Homme County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bon Homme County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bon Homme County) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bon Homme County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 50 | 14 |
| Sd Hwy 37 | 9 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 46 | 5 |
| Ave | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
Bon Homme County at a glance
| Population | 7,071 |
| Land area | 563.5 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,182 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bon Homme 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | +260% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +54% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -32% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bon Homme County
ZIP codes in Bon Homme County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bon Homme County
How common are truck crashes in Bon Homme County?
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bon Homme County (10 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Bon Homme County?
The worst month is May: 13.5% of truck crashes in Bon Homme County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bon Homme County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bon Homme County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bon Homme County compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bon Homme County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bon Homme County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.