Waldro, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waldro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waldro 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Brule County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Brule County: December 20.4% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Brule County has recorded 54 truck crashes since 2015, with 5 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
Waldro 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
The worst month is December with 20.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 59.2% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 44.9% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waldro since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Waldro fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 44.9% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
Waldro at a glance
| Population | 73 |
| Land area | 36.8 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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waldro
How many truck accidents are there in Waldro?
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 Waldro?
December has the most truck crashes in Brule County, 20.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Waldro?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brule County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Waldro compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Brule County has 84.7 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waldro?
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.