Central Point, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central Point and Day County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Day County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Day County compares with South Dakota
Day County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Day County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Day County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.1% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Day County sits below South Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Day County: February worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Day County. They injured 7 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 84 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Central Point since 2015; patterns below come from Day County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.4% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.1% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Central Point since 2015: US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Central Point fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Day County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Day County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 39 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 4 |
| Ave | 1 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 27 | 1 |
Central Point at a glance
| Population | 82 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57273) | $48,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57273) | $166,698 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Day 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +53% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | +5% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Central Point
How many truck crashes happen in Central Point?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Day County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 7 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Central Point?
Truck crashes in Day County peak in February, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Central Point?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Day County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Central Point compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Day County has 80.7 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Central Point?
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.