Estelline Township, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Estelline Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Estelline Township 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 runs above South Dakota on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 93 days.
Estelline Township had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hamlin County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (20.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
27.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Estelline since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-465 Ave (1) and US-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Estelline Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hamlin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-465 Ave | 1 |
| 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 |
Estelline Township at a glance
| Population | 330 |
| Land area | 46.5 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57234) | $82,358 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57234) | $176,186 |
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 Estelline Township
How many truck crashes happen in Estelline Township?
49 truck crashes have been reported in Hamlin County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 5 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Estelline Township?
The worst month is September: 20.4% of truck crashes in Hamlin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Estelline Township?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamlin County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Estelline Township 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 Estelline Township?
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.