Maverick Junction, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maverick Junction: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maverick Junction and Fall River County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fall River County numbers.
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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Fall River County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Fall River County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 91 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Maverick Junction since 2015, this page uses Fall River County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.3%).
Road surface: 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Maverick Junction since 2015 were spread across roads: US-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Fall River County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Maverick Junction fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fall River County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fall River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 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 |
Maverick Junction at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57747) | $68,443 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57747) | $219,033 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maverick Junction
How many truck accidents are there in Maverick Junction?
45 truck crashes have been reported in Fall River County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 8 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Maverick Junction?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in Fall River County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Maverick Junction?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Fall River County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Maverick Junction 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Maverick Junction?
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.