Newdale Colony, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newdale Colony: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newdale Colony 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. It runs above South Dakota on morning rush (6–10 am).
Brookings County at a glance: March 13.4% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Brookings County has recorded 157 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
Newdale Colony had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Brookings County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
28.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newdale Colony since 2015: US-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Newdale Colony 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.
- 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 Brookings 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 (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 |
Newdale Colony at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57026) | $80,568 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57026) | $208,616 |
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 Newdale Colony
How many truck crashes happen in Newdale Colony?
157 truck crashes have been reported in Brookings County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 19 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newdale Colony?
March has the most truck crashes in Brookings County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newdale Colony?
Since 2015, Brookings County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Newdale Colony compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 37.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brookings County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newdale Colony?
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.