Oak Lane Colony, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Lane Colony: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Lane Colony 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 has lower values than South Dakota for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Dakota on 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
Police reported 76 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hanson County since 2015: 6 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Oak Lane Colony since 2015, this page uses Hanson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 57.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Oak Lane Colony happened on SR-42 (1) and SR-44 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Oak Lane Colony fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hanson County.
- 24.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 41.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 |
Oak Lane Colony at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Lane Colony
How common are truck crashes in Oak Lane Colony?
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hanson County (6 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oak Lane Colony?
The worst month is January: 15.8% of truck crashes in Hanson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oak Lane Colony?
Since 2015, Hanson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oak Lane Colony compared with South Dakota?
Hanson County records 196.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oak Lane Colony?
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.