Highland Township, Charles Mix County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Highland Township, Charles Mix County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Highland 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
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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Charles Mix County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Charles Mix County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Charles Mix County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 84 days.
Highland Township, Charles Mix County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Charles Mix County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 17.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.3% 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 Highland since 2015: SR-46 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Charles Mix County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Highland Township, Charles Mix County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charles Mix County.
- 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 Charles Mix County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 3 |
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 |
Highland Township, Charles Mix County at a glance
| Population | 804 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57361) | $19,830 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Highland Township, Charles Mix County
How many truck crashes happen in Highland Township, Charles Mix County?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charles Mix County (7 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Highland Township, Charles Mix County?
July has the most truck crashes in Charles Mix County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Highland Township, Charles Mix County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Charles Mix County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Highland Township, Charles Mix County compared with South Dakota?
Charles Mix County records 46.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Highland Township, Charles Mix 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.