Herrick Township, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Herrick Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Herrick Township 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 |
Deuel County sits below South Dakota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Deuel County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 91 crashes involving commercial trucks in Deuel County since 2015: 6 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Herrick Township since 2015, this page uses Deuel County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 46.3% 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 Herrick happened on SR-22 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Deuel County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Herrick Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 46.3% 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
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 Deuel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 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 |
Herrick Township at a glance
| Population | 153 |
| Land area | 42.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57237) | $87,153 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57237) | $149,819 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Herrick Township
How common are truck crashes in Herrick Township?
Deuel County has had 91 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 6 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Herrick Township?
Truck crashes in Deuel County peak in January, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Herrick Township?
Since 2015, Deuel County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Herrick Township compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 172.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Deuel County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Herrick 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.