Germantown Township, Codington County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Germantown Township, Codington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Germantown Township, Codington County and Codington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Codington County numbers.
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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Codington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Dakota on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Codington County: 1 in 40 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.6% across South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Codington County. They injured 12 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
Germantown Township, Codington County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Codington County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Germantown since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-455TH Ave (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Germantown Township, Codington County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Codington County.
- 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
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 Codington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Germantown Township, Codington County at a glance
| Population | 166 |
| Land area | 47.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57263) | $58,214 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57263) | $110,547 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 13. 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Germantown Township, Codington County
How many truck accidents are there in Germantown Township, Codington County?
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Codington County (12 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Germantown Township, Codington County?
March has the most truck crashes in Codington County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Germantown Township, Codington County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Codington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Germantown Township, Codington County compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Codington County has 37.3 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Germantown Township, Codington 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.