Viola, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Viola: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Viola 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 has lower values than South Dakota for 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
Police reported 20 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jerauld County since 2015: 4 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 201 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Viola since 2015, this page uses Jerauld County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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 Viola 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 Viola fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jerauld County.
- 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 (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 |
Viola at a glance
| Population | 30 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57358) | $85,000 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Viola
How many truck crashes happen in Viola?
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 Viola?
December has the most truck crashes in Jerauld County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Viola?
Since 2015, Jerauld County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Viola compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
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 Viola?
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.