Codington County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Codington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Codington County compares with South Dakota
Codington County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Codington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Codington County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.3 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.7% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 17.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Codington County sits below South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Codington County: 1 in 40 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.5%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Codington County has recorded 133 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
31.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Codington County happened on SR-20 (2), US-212 (2), 20 Ave (1), CR-455TH Ave (1) and SR-19 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Codington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Codington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Codington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-212 | 2 |
| 20 Ave | 1 |
| CR-455TH Ave | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Codington County) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 37 |
| I-29 | 31 |
| Sd Hwy 20 | 14 |
| Ave Se | 10 |
| US-81 | 10 |
| Ave | 7 |
| Ave Ne | 3 |
| St Se | 3 |
Codington County at a glance
| Population | 29,278 |
| Land area | 687.6 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,666 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Codington 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | -9% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +45% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Codington County
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Questions fleets ask about Codington County
How many truck accidents are there in Codington County?
133 truck crashes have been reported in Codington County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 12 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Codington County?
Truck crashes in Codington County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Codington County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Codington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Codington County compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Codington County has 37.3 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Codington County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.