Hanson County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hanson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 76 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hanson County compares with South Dakota
Hanson County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hanson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hanson County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 196.1 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 4.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.3% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Hanson County sits below South Dakota on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hanson County: January 15.8% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Hanson County has recorded 76 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.3% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 41.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-247TH St (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Hanson County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- 41.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hanson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hanson County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| CR-247TH St | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hanson County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 45 |
| Sd Hwy 38 | 8 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 7 |
| Ave | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 42 | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 262 | 1 |
Hanson County at a glance
| Population | 3,477 |
| Land area | 434.6 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $87,279 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hanson 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +71% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +42% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 7 | +5% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hanson County
ZIP codes in Hanson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hanson County
How many truck crashes happen in Hanson County?
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hanson County (6 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hanson County?
I-90 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hanson County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hanson County?
January has the most truck crashes in Hanson County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hanson County?
Since 2015, Hanson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hanson County compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 196.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hanson County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hanson 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.