Alpena Township, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alpena Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alpena Township and Jerauld County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jerauld County numbers.
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 |
Jerauld County sits below South Dakota on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jerauld County: 15.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.2 across South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 20 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jerauld County since 2015: 4 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 201 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Alpena Township since 2015; patterns below come from Jerauld County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.0% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 45.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alpena since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-393 Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jerauld County.
Route planning tips for Alpena Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 45.0% 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 Jerauld County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-393 Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jerauld County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 14 |
| Sd Hwy 34 | 4 |
Alpena Township at a glance
| Population | 92 |
| Land area | 33.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57312) | $91,688 |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. 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 Alpena Township
How common are truck crashes in Alpena Township?
Since 2015, 20 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jerauld County (4 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alpena Township?
The worst month is December: 20.0% of truck crashes in Jerauld County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alpena Township?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jerauld County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Alpena Township compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 107.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jerauld County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alpena Township?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.