Jerauld County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jerauld 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 20 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jerauld County compares with South Dakota
Jerauld County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jerauld County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jerauld County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.0% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.0% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 55% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.0% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 40.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Jerauld County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jerauld County: 15.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.2 across South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 20 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jerauld County. They injured 4 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 201 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 55.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (20.0%).
45.0% 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 Jerauld County since 2015: CR-393 Ave (1) and SR-34 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jerauld County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jerauld County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 45.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jerauld County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jerauld County) |
|---|---|
| CR-393 Ave | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jerauld County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 14 |
| Sd Hwy 34 | 4 |
Jerauld County at a glance
| Population | 1,689 |
| Land area | 526.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,446 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Jerauld 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 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | +180% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | +43% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 2 | -25% | 0.2 |
In the 2000s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jerauld County
ZIP codes in Jerauld County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jerauld County
How many truck accidents are there in Jerauld County?
Jerauld County has had 20 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jerauld County?
Truck crashes in Jerauld County peak in December, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jerauld County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jerauld County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jerauld County compare with South Dakota?
Jerauld County records 107.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jerauld County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.