Landing Creek, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Landing Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Landing Creek 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Gregory County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 122 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Landing Creek since 2015; patterns below come from Gregory County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 30.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 72.7% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Landing Creek happened on SR-47 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Gregory County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Landing Creek 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 |
Landing Creek at a glance
| Population | 20 |
| Land area | 61.8 sq mi |
| Density | 0 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Landing Creek
How common are truck crashes in Landing Creek?
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gregory County (13 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Landing Creek?
The worst month is January: 30.6% of truck crashes in Gregory County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Landing Creek?
Since 2015, Gregory County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Landing Creek compared with South Dakota?
Gregory County records 73.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Landing Creek?
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.