Logan Township, Jerauld County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Logan Township, Jerauld County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Logan 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.
What stands out in Jerauld County: 15.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.2 in South Dakota.
Overview
Jerauld County has recorded 20 truck crashes since 2015, with 4 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 201 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Logan Township, Jerauld County since 2015, this page uses Jerauld County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.0% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (20.0%).
Road surface: 45.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Logan happened on SR-34 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jerauld County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Logan Township, Jerauld County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jerauld County.
- 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
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 |
Logan Township, Jerauld County at a glance
| Population | 7 |
| Land area | 34.8 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 |
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 Logan Township, Jerauld County
How common are truck crashes in Logan Township, Jerauld County?
20 truck crashes have been reported in Jerauld County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 4 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan 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 Logan Township, Jerauld County?
Since 2015, Jerauld County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Logan Township, Jerauld County 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Logan Township, Jerauld 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.