Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County and Charles Mix County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Charles Mix County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Charles Mix County compares with South Dakota
Charles Mix County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charles Mix County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Charles Mix County sits below South Dakota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Charles Mix County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Charles Mix County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 84 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County since 2015; patterns below come from Charles Mix County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 17.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Hamilton.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Charles Mix County.
Route planning tips for Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Charles Mix County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charles Mix County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 46 | 13 |
| US-18 | 11 |
| Sd Hwy 50 | 9 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 44 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 45 | 2 |
| Front Ave | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County at a glance
| Population | 54 |
| Land area | 22.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57369) | $78,100 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57369) | $241,592 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charles Mix 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +42% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +42% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County
How many truck accidents are there in Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County?
Charles Mix County has had 53 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County?
The worst month is July: 11.3% of truck crashes in Charles Mix County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Charles Mix County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Charles Mix County has 46.7 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hamilton Township, Charles Mix County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.