Hetland, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hetland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hetland 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.
Kingsbury County at a glance: December worst month: 17.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Kingsbury County has recorded 35 truck crashes since 2015, with 8 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hetland since 2015; patterns below come from Kingsbury County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hetland since 2015: US-14 (2). No single road stands out.
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 Hetland fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kingsbury County.
- Morning starts matter: 38.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
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 |
Hetland at a glance
| Population | 18 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57212) | $93,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57212) | $252,562 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Hetland
How common are truck crashes in Hetland?
Kingsbury County has had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hetland?
The worst month is December: 17.1% of truck crashes in Kingsbury County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hetland?
Since 2015, Kingsbury County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Hetland compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
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 Hetland?
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.