Worthen, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Worthen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Worthen 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 worst month: 15.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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 Worthen since 2015; patterns below come from Hanson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 57.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
41.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Worthen is SR-37, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-90 (1) and SR-42 (1).
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 Worthen fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-37; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.3% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| 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 |
Worthen at a glance
| Population | 124 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3 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 |
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 Worthen
How many truck accidents are there in Worthen?
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 Worthen?
NHTSA data shows SR-37 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Worthen since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Worthen?
Truck crashes in Hanson County peak in January, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Worthen?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hanson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Worthen compare 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 Worthen?
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.