Hartland Township, Kingsbury County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hartland Township, Kingsbury County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hartland 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 |
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 runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kingsbury County: December worst month: 17.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 35 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kingsbury County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hartland Township, Kingsbury County since 2015, this page uses Kingsbury County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (17.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.7% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hartland since 2015 were spread across roads: 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 Hartland Township, Kingsbury County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 38.2% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hartland Township, Kingsbury County at a glance
| Population | 170 |
| Land area | 63.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57233) | $82,917 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hartland Township, Kingsbury County
How many truck accidents are there in Hartland Township, Kingsbury County?
Kingsbury County has had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hartland Township, Kingsbury County?
December has the most truck crashes in Kingsbury County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hartland Township, Kingsbury County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Kingsbury County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hartland Township, Kingsbury County compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 58.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kingsbury County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hartland Township, Kingsbury 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.