Kingsbury County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kingsbury 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
1 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kingsbury County compares with South Dakota
Kingsbury County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kingsbury County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kingsbury County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.8 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.7% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.2% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Kingsbury County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Kingsbury County: December 17.1% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 35 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kingsbury County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (17.1%).
Road surface: 14.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Kingsbury County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-14 (2) and CR-200 St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Kingsbury County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 38.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Kingsbury County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kingsbury County) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 2 |
| CR-200 St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kingsbury County) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 14 |
| US-81 | 9 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 6 |
| Ave | 2 |
Kingsbury County at a glance
| Population | 5,261 |
| Land area | 832.2 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,445 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kingsbury 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +17% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kingsbury County
ZIP codes in Kingsbury County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kingsbury County
How many truck crashes happen in Kingsbury County?
35 truck crashes have been reported in Kingsbury County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 8 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kingsbury County?
The worst month is December: 17.1% of truck crashes in Kingsbury County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kingsbury County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kingsbury County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Kingsbury County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kingsbury County has 58.8 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kingsbury 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.