Fall River County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fall River County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fall River County compares with South Dakota
Fall River County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fall River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fall River County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.7× 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 | 13.6% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Fall River County sits below South Dakota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fall River County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 45 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fall River County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.4% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.6% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Fall River County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-18 (3) and US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Fall River County.
Route planning tips for Fall River County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Fall River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fall River County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 3 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fall River County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 36 |
| US-385 | 4 |
| 6Th St | 1 |
| Old Highway 79 | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 471 | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 71 | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 79 | 1 |
Fall River County at a glance
| Population | 7,359 |
| Land area | 1,739.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,940 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fall River 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +3% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +18% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fall River County
ZIP codes in Fall River County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Fall River County
How many truck accidents are there in Fall River County?
45 truck crashes have been reported in Fall River County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 8 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fall River County?
July has the most truck crashes in Fall River County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fall River County?
Since 2015, Fall River County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Fall River County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fall River County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fall River 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.