Blaine Township, Clark County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blaine Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blaine Township, Clark County and Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clark County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with South Dakota
Clark County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 26.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 5.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Clark County has lower values than South Dakota for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clark County at a glance: 26.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (South Dakota: 5.2).
Overview
Clark County has recorded 26 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 175 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Blaine Township, Clark County since 2015, this page uses Clark County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (26.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.8% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (15.4%).
Road surface: 13.0% 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 Blaine since 2015: CR-167TH St (1), SR-20 (1) and Sr- 20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Blaine Township, Clark County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-167TH St | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| Sr- 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 8 |
| Sd Hwy 20 | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 4 |
| Ave | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 28 | 3 |
| 424Th Ave | 1 |
Blaine Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 38 |
| Land area | 33.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57272) | $83,750 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 1 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | +57% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +23% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -14% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blaine Township, Clark County
How many truck accidents are there in Blaine Township, Clark County?
Clark County has had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 6 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blaine Township, Clark County?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in October, with 26.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blaine Township, Clark County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Blaine Township, Clark County compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 52.6 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Blaine Township, Clark 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.