Alexandria, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alexandria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alexandria and Hanson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hanson County numbers.
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).
Hanson County at a glance: January worst month: 15.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hanson County. They injured 6 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Alexandria since 2015; patterns below come from Hanson County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 41.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alexandria since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (3) 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 Alexandria fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hanson County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| 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 |
Alexandria at a glance
| Population | 657 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,053 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57311) | $103,839 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57311) | $178,824 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alexandria
How many truck accidents are there in Alexandria?
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hanson County (6 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Alexandria?
January has the most truck crashes in Hanson County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alexandria?
Since 2015, Hanson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Alexandria compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hanson County has 196.1 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alexandria?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.