Farmington Township, Grant County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmington Township, Grant County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farmington Township, Grant County and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 76 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Grant County compares with South Dakota
Grant County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.8× 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 | 33.9% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Grant County sits below South Dakota on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Grant County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 76 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 13 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 62 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Farmington Township, Grant County since 2015; patterns below come from Grant County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.6%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.9% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Farmington since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Grant County.
Route planning tips for Farmington Township, Grant County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.9% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grant 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 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 20 |
| Sd Hwy 15 | 13 |
| US-12 | 12 |
| Ave | 9 |
| Sd Hwy 20 | 5 |
| 161St | 1 |
| Lloyd St | 1 |
| Railroad Ave | 1 |
Farmington Township, Grant County at a glance
| Population | 75 |
| Land area | 21.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57266) | $72,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57266) | $152,290 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +105% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +24% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +31% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farmington Township, Grant County
How common are truck crashes in Farmington Township, Grant County?
76 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 13 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Farmington Township, Grant County?
Truck crashes in Grant County peak in June, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Farmington Township, Grant County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Farmington Township, Grant County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 77.6 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Farmington Township, Grant 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.