Plano, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plano: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plano 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).
The headline for Hanson County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 15.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hanson County. They injured 6 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
Plano had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hanson County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (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.
Road surface: 41.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Plano since 2015: CR-247TH St (1) and I-90 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Plano fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hanson County.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-247TH St | 1 |
| I-90 | 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 |
Plano at a glance
| Population | 94 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3 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 Plano
How many truck accidents are there in Plano?
76 truck crashes have been reported in Hanson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 6 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Plano?
January has the most truck crashes in Hanson County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Plano?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hanson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Plano compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Hanson County has 196.1 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Plano?
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.