Spring Lake Township, Hanson County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spring Lake Township, Hanson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spring Lake 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 Spring Lake Township, Hanson County since 2015, this page uses Hanson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
41.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Spring Lake since 2015.
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 Spring Lake Township, Hanson County 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.3% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Spring Lake Township, Hanson County at a glance
| Population | 138 |
| Land area | 36.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57374) | $79,167 |
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 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 Spring Lake Township, Hanson County
How many truck accidents are there in Spring Lake Township, Hanson County?
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hanson County (6 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Spring Lake Township, Hanson County?
Truck crashes in Hanson County peak in January, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake Township, Hanson County compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 196.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hanson County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Spring Lake 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.