Beulah Township, Hanson County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beulah Township, Hanson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beulah Township, Hanson County 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Hanson County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hanson County: January worst month: 15.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Hanson County has recorded 76 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Beulah Township, Hanson County 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.
41.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Beulah since 2015: I-90 (2) and SR-42 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Beulah Township, Hanson County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 41.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hanson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| 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 |
Beulah Township, Hanson County at a glance
| Population | 267 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57332) | $69,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57332) | $159,681 |
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 Beulah Township, Hanson County
How common are truck crashes in Beulah Township, Hanson County?
Hanson County has had 76 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 6 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Beulah Township, 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 Beulah Township, Hanson County?
Since 2015, Hanson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Beulah Township, Hanson County compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Hanson County has 196.1 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Beulah Township, 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.