Holland, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holland 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Douglas County is lower on 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.
Douglas County at a glance: December worst month: 30.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 23 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 4 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 182 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Holland since 2015, this page uses Douglas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 30.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Holland since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Douglas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Holland fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Holland at a glance
| Population | 169 |
| Land area | 29.3 sq mi |
| Density | 6 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Holland
How many truck accidents are there in Holland?
23 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 4 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Holland?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in December, with 30.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Holland?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Holland compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 70.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Holland?
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.