Lake Andes, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Andes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Andes 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 has lower values than South Dakota for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Charles Mix County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lake Andes since 2015; patterns below come from Charles Mix County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 17.0% of truck crashes.
8.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Lake Andes.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Charles Mix County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Lake Andes fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 |
Lake Andes at a glance
| Population | 692 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 928 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57356) | $54,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57356) | $137,520 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Andes
How many truck crashes happen in Lake Andes?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Charles Mix County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 7 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake Andes?
July has the most truck crashes in Charles Mix County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake Andes?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Charles Mix County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lake Andes compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 46.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charles Mix County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lake Andes?
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.