Jones County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jones 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 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with South Dakota
Jones County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 977.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 23.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 58.5% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 75.5% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Jones County sits below South Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jones County: January worst month: 23.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jones County. They injured 10 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 23.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 1.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 75.5% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 58.5% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jones County since 2015: I-90 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jones County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jones County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 58.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jones County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 91 |
| US-83 | 7 |
| Ave | 1 |
| Ave (Lincoln Road) | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 248 | 1 |
Jones County at a glance
| Population | 874 |
| Land area | 969.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,751 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 4 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | -8% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +138% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +0% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jones County
ZIP codes in Jones County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jones County
How many truck crashes happen in Jones County?
Jones County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jones County?
January has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 23.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jones County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jones County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jones County compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Jones County has 977.7 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jones 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.