Cleveland Township, Hamlin County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cleveland Township, Hamlin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cleveland Township, Hamlin County 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 sits below South Dakota on 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.
Hamlin County at a glance: September 20.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 49 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamlin County. They injured 5 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cleveland Township, Hamlin County 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for 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 Cleveland happened on US-81 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Cleveland Township, Hamlin County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 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 |
Cleveland Township, Hamlin County at a glance
| Population | 299 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57248) | $96,364 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57248) | $294,505 |
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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cleveland Township, Hamlin County
How many truck crashes happen in Cleveland Township, Hamlin County?
49 truck crashes have been reported in Hamlin County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 5 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cleveland Township, Hamlin County?
September has the most truck crashes in Hamlin County, 20.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cleveland Township, Hamlin County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamlin County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Cleveland Township, Hamlin County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamlin County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cleveland Township, Hamlin 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.