Hamlin, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamlin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamlin 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
The headline for Hamlin County: September worst month: 20.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 49 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamlin County since 2015: 5 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hamlin 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%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hamlin since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Hamlin fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamlin County.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Hamlin at a glance
| Population | 262 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 7 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamlin
How common are truck crashes in Hamlin?
49 truck crashes have been reported in Hamlin County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 5 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hamlin?
Truck crashes in Hamlin County peak in September, with 20.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hamlin?
Since 2015, Hamlin County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hamlin compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamlin County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hamlin?
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.