Richland Township, Brule County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Brule County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland Township, Brule County and Brule County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brule County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brule County compares with South Dakota
Brule County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brule County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brule County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 44.9% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 59.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Brule County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Brule County at a glance: December worst month: 20.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brule County. They injured 5 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
Richland Township, Brule County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Brule County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 20.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 59.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 44.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Richland happened on I-90 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Richland Township, Brule County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brule County.
- 44.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Brule County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brule County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 42 |
| Sd Hwy 50 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 45 | 2 |
| 355Th Ave. | 1 |
| Ave | 1 |
Richland Township, Brule County at a glance
| Population | 54 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57355) | $63,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57355) | $129,353 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brule 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +91% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +17% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | -8% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, Brule County
How many truck accidents are there in Richland Township, Brule County?
Brule County has had 54 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 5 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland Township, Brule County?
December has the most truck crashes in Brule County, 20.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richland Township, Brule County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Brule County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Richland Township, Brule County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Brule County records 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richland Township, Brule County?
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.