Warren Township, Clark County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warren 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 |
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.
The headline for Clark County: 26.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.2 in South Dakota.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 26 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 175 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Warren Township, Clark County since 2015, this page uses Clark County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 26.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.8% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
13.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warren since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clark County.
Route planning tips for Warren Township, Clark County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Warren Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 42 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57434) | $73,393 |
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 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 Warren Township, Clark County
How many truck crashes happen in Warren Township, Clark County?
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (6 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Warren Township, Clark County?
October has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 26.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Warren Township, Clark County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Warren Township, Clark County compared with South Dakota?
Clark County records 52.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Warren Township, Clark 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.