Buffalo Township, Jones County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buffalo Township, Jones County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buffalo Township, Jones County and Jones County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jones County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Jones County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jones County: January 23.8% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Jones County has recorded 101 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Buffalo Township, Jones County since 2015; patterns below come from Jones County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (23.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (1.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 75.5% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 58.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Buffalo since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jones County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Buffalo Township, Jones County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- With 58.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Buffalo Township, Jones County at a glance
| Population | 40 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57559) | $66,818 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57559) | $136,044 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buffalo Township, Jones County
How common are truck crashes in Buffalo Township, Jones County?
Jones County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Buffalo Township, Jones County?
January has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 23.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Buffalo Township, Jones County?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Buffalo Township, Jones County compared with South Dakota?
Jones County records 977.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Buffalo Township, Jones County?
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.