Hanson, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hanson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hanson 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 15.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Hanson County has recorded 76 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hanson since 2015, this page uses Hanson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.3% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Hanson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-37 (2) and CR-247TH St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.3% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Hanson fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.3% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Hanson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-247TH St | 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 at a glance
| Population | 322 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57340) | $58,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57340) | $190,415 |
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 Hanson
How many truck crashes happen in Hanson?
76 truck crashes have been reported in Hanson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 6 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hanson?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hanson: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hanson?
January has the most truck crashes in Hanson County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hanson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hanson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hanson 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?
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.