Baker Township, Kingsbury County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baker Township, Kingsbury County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baker Township, Kingsbury County and Kingsbury County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kingsbury County numbers.
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 |
Kingsbury County has lower values than South Dakota for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kingsbury County: December 17.1% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kingsbury County. They injured 8 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
Baker Township, Kingsbury County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kingsbury County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 17.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Baker since 2015 were spread across roads: US-14 (2) and CR-200 St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.9% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Baker Township, Kingsbury County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 38.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kingsbury County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Baker Township, Kingsbury County at a glance
| Population | 232 |
| Land area | 69.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57249) | $63,182 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57249) | $190,379 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baker Township, Kingsbury County
How many truck accidents are there in Baker Township, Kingsbury County?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kingsbury County (8 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Baker Township, Kingsbury County?
The worst month is December: 17.1% of truck crashes in Kingsbury County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Baker Township, Kingsbury County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Kingsbury County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Baker Township, 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Baker Township, Kingsbury 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.