Washington Township, Douglas County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Douglas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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). It stands out for higher 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
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Douglas County since 2015; patterns below come from Douglas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (30.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 21.7% of truck crashes.
27.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Washington happened on SR-37 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Douglas County.
Route planning tips for Washington 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-37 | 2 |
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 |
Washington Township, Douglas County at a glance
| Population | 127 |
| Land area | 29.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57331) | $101,406 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57331) | $298,115 |
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 Washington Township, Douglas County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Douglas County?
Douglas County has had 23 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington 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 Washington Township, Douglas County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Douglas County compared with South Dakota?
Douglas County records 70.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington 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.