Florence Township, Hamlin County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence Township, Hamlin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Florence 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Hamlin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hamlin County: 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.
Florence Township, Hamlin County 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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (14.3%).
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 Florence happened on CR-465 Ave (1) and 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 Florence Township, Hamlin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
Florence Township, Hamlin County at a glance
| Population | 163 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57223) | $92,424 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57223) | $241,302 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Florence Township, Hamlin County
How common are truck crashes in Florence Township, Hamlin County?
Hamlin County has had 49 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 5 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence Township, Hamlin County?
September has the most truck crashes in Hamlin County, 20.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Florence Township, Hamlin County?
Since 2015, Hamlin County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Florence Township, Hamlin County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
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 Florence Township, Hamlin County?
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.