Estelline, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Estelline: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Estelline and Deuel County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Deuel County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Deuel County compares with South Dakota
Deuel County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deuel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deuel County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 46% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 46.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 12.2% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Deuel County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Deuel County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Deuel County has recorded 91 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Estelline since 2015; patterns below come from Deuel County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.2%).
November through March accounts for 62.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (15.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 46.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Estelline since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (2) and CR-465 Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Deuel County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Estelline fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Deuel County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 46.3% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Deuel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| CR-465 Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deuel County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 31 |
| Ave | 13 |
| Sd Hwy 28 | 9 |
| US-212 | 9 |
| Sd Hwy 15 | 8 |
| Sd Hwy 22 | 7 |
| 486Th Ave | 1 |
| Interstate 29 Mm 163 | 1 |
Estelline at a glance
| Population | 768 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 813 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57234) | $82,358 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57234) | $176,186 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Deuel 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | +18% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +33% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Estelline
How common are truck crashes in Estelline?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Deuel County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 6 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Estelline?
The worst month is January: 14.3% of truck crashes in Deuel County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Estelline?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Deuel County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Estelline compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Deuel County has 172.0 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Estelline?
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.