Clark Township, Douglas County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clark Township, Douglas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clark Township, Douglas County and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with South Dakota
Douglas County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.2 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 9.1% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 59% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Douglas County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Douglas County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 30.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 23 truck crashes since 2015, with 4 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 182 days.
Clark Township, Douglas County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Douglas County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 30.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 21.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Clark happened on SR-44 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Douglas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Clark Township, Douglas County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 44 | 14 |
| US-281 | 4 |
| Ave | 2 |
| 281St St. | 1 |
Clark Township, Douglas County at a glance
| Population | 94 |
| Land area | 27.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 1 | -51% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | +36% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +22% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clark Township, Douglas County
How many truck accidents are there in Clark Township, Douglas County?
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (4 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark Township, Douglas County?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in December, with 30.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clark Township, Douglas County?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Clark Township, Douglas County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 70.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clark Township, Douglas County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.