Hutchinson County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hutchinson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hutchinson County compares with South Dakota
Hutchinson County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hutchinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 19.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 93% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 67% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Hutchinson County has lower values than South Dakota for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hutchinson County: 19.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.2 in South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 56 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hutchinson County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (1.8%).
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
SR-37 leads in Hutchinson County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-81 (2), SR-25 (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Hutchinson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-37 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Hutchinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hutchinson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| US-81 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hutchinson County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 44 | 14 |
| US-18 | 12 |
| US-81 | 8 |
| Sd Hwy 37 | 8 |
| Ave | 7 |
| 418Th Ave | 1 |
| Maxwell Rd | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 1 |
Hutchinson County at a glance
| Population | 7,416 |
| Land area | 813.0 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,780 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hutchinson 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +69% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +63% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +2% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hutchinson County
ZIP codes in Hutchinson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hutchinson County
How common are truck crashes in Hutchinson County?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hutchinson County (14 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hutchinson County?
NHTSA data shows SR-37 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Hutchinson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hutchinson County?
Truck crashes in Hutchinson County peak in March, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hutchinson County?
Since 2015, Hutchinson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Hutchinson County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hutchinson County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hutchinson 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.