Jasper, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jasper: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jasper 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jasper since 2015, this page uses Hanson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.3% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jasper since 2015: I-90 (3) and CR-247TH St (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 Jasper fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| 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 |
Jasper at a glance
| Population | 173 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5 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 Jasper
How many truck crashes happen in Jasper?
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hanson County (6 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Jasper?
January has the most truck crashes in Hanson County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jasper?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hanson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jasper 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jasper?
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.