Dixon Township, Gregory County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dixon Township, Gregory County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dixon Township, Gregory County and Gregory County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gregory County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gregory County compares with South Dakota
Gregory County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gregory County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gregory County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 3.0× 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) | 33.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 72.7% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 39.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Gregory County sits below South Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Gregory County at a glance: January 30.6% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Gregory County has recorded 36 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 122 days.
Dixon Township, Gregory County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gregory County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 30.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 72.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dixon since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gregory County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Dixon Township, Gregory County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- 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 Gregory County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gregory County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 22 |
| Sd Hwy 44 | 8 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| Lucas Rd | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 47 | 1 |
Dixon Township, Gregory County at a glance
| Population | 82 |
| Land area | 64.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57533) | $58,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57533) | $131,058 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gregory 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 | 2 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | +53% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +26% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dixon Township, Gregory County
How many truck accidents are there in Dixon Township, Gregory County?
36 truck crashes have been reported in Gregory County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 13 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dixon Township, Gregory County?
January has the most truck crashes in Gregory County, 30.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dixon Township, Gregory County?
Since 2015, Gregory County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dixon Township, Gregory County compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 73.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gregory County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dixon Township, Gregory 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.