Afton Township, Brookings County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Afton Township, Brookings County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Afton Township, Brookings County and Brookings County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brookings County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brookings County compares with South Dakota
Brookings County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brookings County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.4% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Brookings County sits below South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Brookings County: March worst month: 13.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brookings County. They injured 19 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Afton Township, Brookings County since 2015, this page uses Brookings County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 49.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.4% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Afton since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (2) and US-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Afton Township, Brookings County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brookings County.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Brookings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brookings County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 54 |
| US-14 | 32 |
| Ave | 27 |
| Sd Hwy 324 | 4 |
| Us Hwy 14 B | 4 |
| 22Nd Ave | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 30 | 3 |
| 8Th St | 2 |
Afton Township, Brookings County at a glance
| Population | 228 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57276) | $67,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57276) | $176,655 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brookings 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +43% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Afton Township, Brookings County
How common are truck crashes in Afton Township, Brookings County?
Brookings County has had 157 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Afton Township, Brookings County?
Truck crashes in Brookings County peak in March, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Afton Township, Brookings County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brookings County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Afton Township, Brookings County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Brookings County records 37.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Afton Township, Brookings 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.