Lake Township, Codington County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Township, Codington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake 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 stands out for higher 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
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.
Lake 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.7% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lake is US-212, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 20 Ave (1), CR-455TH Ave (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Lake Township, Codington County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Codington County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-212; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 2 |
| 20 Ave | 1 |
| CR-455TH Ave | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
Lake Township, Codington County at a glance
| Population | 669 |
| Land area | 20.6 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57201) | $72,878 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57201) | $239,595 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Township, Codington County
How common are truck crashes in Lake Township, Codington County?
Codington County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lake Township, Codington County?
US-212 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lake Township, Codington County?
Truck crashes in Codington County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake Township, Codington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Codington County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Lake Township, Codington County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
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 Lake Township, 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.