Milbank, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milbank: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milbank 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
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 has lower values than South Dakota for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grant County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Grant County has recorded 76 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
Milbank had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grant County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milbank since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-149TH St (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Grant County.
Route planning tips for Milbank fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- 33.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-149TH St | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
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 |
Milbank at a glance
| Population | 3,545 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,278 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57252) | $70,479 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57252) | $189,918 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milbank
How common are truck crashes in Milbank?
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (13 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milbank?
June has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Milbank?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Milbank compare with South Dakota?
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 Milbank?
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.