Pleasant Township, Hanson County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant Township, Hanson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Hanson County 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
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pleasant Township, Hanson County since 2015; patterns below come from Hanson County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
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 Pleasant since 2015: I-90 (2) 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 Pleasant Township, Hanson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 2 |
| 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 |
Pleasant Township, Hanson County at a glance
| Population | 258 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 7 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 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasant Township, Hanson County
How many truck crashes happen in Pleasant Township, Hanson County?
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 Pleasant Township, Hanson County?
The worst month is January: 15.8% of truck crashes in Hanson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pleasant Township, Hanson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hanson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Pleasant Township, Hanson County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
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 Pleasant Township, Hanson County?
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.