Baker Township, Davison County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baker Township, Davison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baker Township, Davison County and Davison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Davison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 96 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Davison County compares with South Dakota
Davison County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Davison County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 79% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Davison County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Dakota on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Davison County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Davison County has recorded 96 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Baker Township, Davison County since 2015, this page uses Davison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Baker since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-389 Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Baker Township, Davison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, 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
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 Davison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-389 Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davison County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 38 |
| Sd Hwy 37 | 18 |
| Ave | 15 |
| Sd Hwy 38 | 2 |
| Sd Hwy 90 L | 2 |
| Cabela Dr | 1 |
| E 1St Ave | 1 |
| I-90E | 1 |
Baker Township, Davison County at a glance
| Population | 97 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57363) | $77,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57363) | $191,893 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davison 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | -22% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +41% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +45% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baker Township, Davison County
How common are truck crashes in Baker Township, Davison County?
96 truck crashes have been reported in Davison County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 15 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Baker Township, Davison County?
Truck crashes in Davison County peak in December, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Baker Township, Davison County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Davison County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Baker Township, Davison County compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Davison County has 40.6 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Baker Township, Davison 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.