Oakwood, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oakwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oakwood 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 has lower values than South Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above South Dakota on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Brookings County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 13.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brookings County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Oakwood since 2015, this page uses Brookings County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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%).
28.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oakwood since 2015 were spread across roads: US-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Oakwood fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brookings County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- 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 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 |
Oakwood at a glance
| Population | 205 |
| Land area | 32.4 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57220) | $86,094 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57220) | $212,134 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oakwood
How many truck crashes happen in Oakwood?
Brookings County has had 157 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oakwood?
The worst month is March: 13.4% of truck crashes in Brookings County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oakwood?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brookings County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oakwood compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Brookings County has 37.0 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oakwood?
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.