Richland Township, Codington County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Codington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland 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 |
Codington County has lower values than South Dakota for 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.5%, against 1.6% for 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.
Richland 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
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.7% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Richland happened on US-212 (2) and SR-20 (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 Richland Township, Codington County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
Richland Township, Codington County at a glance
| Population | 151 |
| Land area | 33.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57243) | $48,542 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, Codington County
How many truck accidents are there in Richland Township, Codington County?
Codington County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richland Township, Codington County?
The worst month is March: 12.8% of truck crashes in Codington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richland Township, Codington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Codington County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Richland Township, 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 Richland 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.