Scotland Township, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scotland Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scotland Township 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.
Day County at a glance: February 15.1% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Day County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 84 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Scotland Township since 2015, this page uses Day County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 1.9%.
November through March accounts for 35.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scotland since 2015 were spread across roads: US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Scotland Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
Scotland Township at a glance
| Population | 35 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57219) | $51,900 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57219) | $94,583 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scotland Township
How many truck accidents are there in Scotland Township?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Day County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 7 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Scotland Township?
Truck crashes in Day County peak in February, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Scotland Township?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Day County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Scotland Township compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Day County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scotland Township?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.