Bryant, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bryant: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bryant and Hamlin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamlin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 49 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamlin County compares with South Dakota
Hamlin County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamlin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamlin County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 46% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.9% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Hamlin County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hamlin County: September 20.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Hamlin County has recorded 49 truck crashes since 2015, with 5 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bryant since 2015, this page uses Hamlin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 20.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.9% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bryant happened on CR-200 St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Bryant fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamlin County.
- 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 Hamlin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-200 St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamlin County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 28 | 12 |
| US-81 | 10 |
| I-29 | 8 |
| Ave | 5 |
| Sd Hwy 22 | 4 |
| 181St St | 1 |
| 2Nd Ave | 1 |
| 461St Ave | 1 |
Bryant at a glance
| Population | 479 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 914 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57221) | $73,988 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57221) | $228,781 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamlin 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +55% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -12% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 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, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bryant
How many truck accidents are there in Bryant?
Since 2015, 49 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamlin County (5 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bryant?
Truck crashes in Hamlin County peak in September, with 20.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bryant?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hamlin County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bryant compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamlin County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bryant?
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.