Rosedale Township, Hanson County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rosedale Township, Hanson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rosedale 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 |
Hanson County has lower values than South Dakota for 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 15.8% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hanson County. They injured 6 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rosedale Township, Hanson County 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-37 (2).
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 Rosedale Township, Hanson County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- With 41.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
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 |
Rosedale Township, Hanson County at a glance
| Population | 306 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57334) | $62,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57334) | $191,838 |
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 Rosedale Township, Hanson County
How many truck crashes happen in Rosedale Township, Hanson County?
76 truck crashes have been reported in Hanson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 6 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rosedale Township, Hanson County?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rosedale since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rosedale Township, Hanson County?
Truck crashes in Hanson County peak in January, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rosedale Township, Hanson County?
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 Rosedale Township, Hanson County compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Hanson County has 196.1 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rosedale Township, Hanson County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.