Susquehanna, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Susquehanna: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Susquehanna and Hutchinson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hutchinson County numbers.
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 sits below South Dakota on 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.
The headline for Hutchinson County: 19.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (South Dakota: 5.2).
Overview
Hutchinson County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
Susquehanna had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hutchinson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 1.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Susquehanna since 2015: SR-37 (3). No single road stands out.
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 Susquehanna fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
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 |
Susquehanna at a glance
| Population | 187 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57366) | $78,155 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57366) | $197,370 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. 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 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Susquehanna
How many truck crashes happen in Susquehanna?
56 truck crashes have been reported in Hutchinson County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 14 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Susquehanna?
Truck crashes in Hutchinson County peak in March, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Susquehanna?
Since 2015, Hutchinson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Susquehanna compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 63.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hutchinson County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Susquehanna?
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.