Tyndall, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tyndall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tyndall and Bon Homme County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bon Homme County numbers.
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 has lower values than South Dakota for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Bon Homme County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 37 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bon Homme County since 2015: 10 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 115 days.
Tyndall had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bon Homme County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tyndall since 2015: SR-37 (1) and SR-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Bon Homme County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Tyndall fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Tyndall at a glance
| Population | 1,082 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 686 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57066) | $56,389 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57066) | $130,991 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tyndall
How common are truck crashes in Tyndall?
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bon Homme County (10 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tyndall?
The worst month is May: 13.5% of truck crashes in Bon Homme County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tyndall?
Since 2015, Bon Homme County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Tyndall compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bon Homme County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tyndall?
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.