Jackson County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson 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
0 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with South Dakota
Jackson County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 398.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 9.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.8% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.3% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 36.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Jackson County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Jackson County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 17 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.3% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
35.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jackson County since 2015: SR-44 (2) and I-90 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jackson County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.8% 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
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 93 |
| Sd Hwy 73 | 13 |
| Sd Hwy 63 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 44 | 4 |
| US-14 | 2 |
| Bia 2 | 1 |
| Fairview Rd | 1 |
| I 90 Wf | 1 |
Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 2,737 |
| Land area | 1,863.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $36,985 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 10 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +15% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +21% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
ZIP codes in Jackson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jackson County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson County?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (17 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County?
January has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson County compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 398.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson 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.