Norden Township, Deuel County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norden Township, Deuel County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norden Township, Deuel County 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. 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Deuel County. They injured 6 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 49 days.
Norden Township, Deuel County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Deuel County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 62.2% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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 Norden happened on SR-15 (1) and SR-22 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Deuel County.
Route planning tips for Norden Township, Deuel County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Deuel County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-15 | 1 |
| 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 |
Norden Township, Deuel County at a glance
| Population | 293 |
| Land area | 54.0 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57218) | $66,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57218) | $170,129 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Norden Township, Deuel County
How common are truck crashes in Norden Township, Deuel County?
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Deuel County (6 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Norden Township, Deuel County?
January has the most truck crashes in Deuel County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Norden Township, Deuel County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Deuel County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Norden Township, Deuel County compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Deuel County has 172.0 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Norden Township, Deuel County?
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.