Harmony Township, Jerauld County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harmony Township, Jerauld County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harmony Township, Jerauld County 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. 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (South Dakota: 5.2).
Overview
Jerauld County has recorded 20 truck crashes since 2015, with 4 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 201 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Harmony Township, Jerauld County 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.0% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.0% 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 Harmony since 2015: 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 Harmony Township, Jerauld County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jerauld County.
- With 45.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Jerauld County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Harmony Township, Jerauld County at a glance
| Population | 16 |
| Land area | 34.6 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57382) | $79,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57382) | $168,479 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harmony Township, Jerauld County
How many truck crashes happen in Harmony Township, Jerauld County?
20 truck crashes have been reported in Jerauld County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 4 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harmony Township, Jerauld County?
Truck crashes in Jerauld County peak in December, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harmony Township, Jerauld County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jerauld County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Harmony Township, Jerauld County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Jerauld County records 107.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harmony Township, Jerauld County?
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.