Lincoln Township, Douglas County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Township, Douglas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln 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 |
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 30.4% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 4 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 182 days.
Lincoln 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
The worst month is December with 30.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015: SR-37 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Douglas County.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Township, Douglas County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 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 |
Lincoln Township, Douglas County at a glance
| Population | 79 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57330) | $71,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57330) | $133,351 |
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 Lincoln Township, Douglas County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township, Douglas County?
The worst month is December: 30.4% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln Township, Douglas County?
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 Lincoln Township, Douglas County compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 70.2 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincoln Township, Douglas 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.