Parnell, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parnell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parnell 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).
Brookings County at a glance: March worst month: 13.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brookings County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Parnell 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%).
Road surface: 28.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Parnell since 2015: I-29 (1) and US-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Parnell fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 1 |
| 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 |
Parnell at a glance
| Population | 166 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per 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 |
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 Parnell
How common are truck crashes in Parnell?
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brookings County (19 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Parnell?
Truck crashes in Brookings County peak in March, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Parnell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Brookings County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Parnell compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Brookings County has 37.0 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Parnell?
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.