Bradley, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bradley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bradley 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Clark County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clark County at a glance: 26.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.2 in South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 6 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 175 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bradley since 2015, this page uses Clark County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 26.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 34.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.0% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bradley since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-167TH St (1), SR-20 (1) and Sr- 20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Clark County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bradley fleets
- Build extra time into October 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 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 |
Bradley at a glance
| Population | 66 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 269 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57217) | $64,125 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bradley
How many truck crashes happen in Bradley?
Clark County has had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 6 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradley?
The worst month is October: 26.9% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bradley?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bradley compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 52.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bradley?
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.