Old Elm Spring Colony, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Old Elm Spring Colony: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Old Elm Spring 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 sits below South Dakota 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).
Hanson County at a glance: January worst month: 15.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 76 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hanson County since 2015: 6 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Old Elm Spring Colony 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.3% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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 Old Elm Spring Colony since 2015: SR-37 (1) and SR-42 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Old Elm Spring Colony fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 1 |
| 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 |
Old Elm Spring Colony at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Old Elm Spring Colony
How many truck crashes happen in Old Elm Spring Colony?
76 truck crashes have been reported in Hanson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 6 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Old Elm Spring Colony?
January has the most truck crashes in Hanson County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Old Elm Spring Colony?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hanson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Old Elm Spring Colony 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Old Elm Spring 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.