Upland Colony, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Upland Colony: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Upland 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hanson County: January 15.8% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Hanson County has recorded 76 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
Upland Colony 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
January has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.3% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Upland Colony happened on 241st St (1), CR-247TH St (1) and SR-37 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Upland Colony fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| 241st St | 1 |
| CR-247TH St | 1 |
| SR-37 | 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 |
Upland Colony at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 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 |
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 Upland Colony
How many truck accidents are there in Upland Colony?
Hanson County has had 76 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 6 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Upland Colony?
The worst month is January: 15.8% of truck crashes in Hanson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Upland Colony?
Since 2015, Hanson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Upland Colony compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Hanson County has 196.1 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Upland Colony?
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.