Valley Township, Douglas County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Township, Douglas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley 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
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 |
Douglas County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Douglas County: December 30.4% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 23 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 4 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 182 days.
Valley 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
Truck crashes peak in December (30.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Valley since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Douglas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Valley Township, Douglas County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 |
Valley Township, Douglas County at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57313) | $89,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57313) | $119,882 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valley Township, Douglas County
How many truck accidents are there in Valley 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 Valley Township, Douglas County?
The worst month is December: 30.4% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Valley 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 does Valley Township, Douglas County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 70.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Valley Township, Douglas County?
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.