Farmington Township, Lake County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmington Township, Lake County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farmington Township, Lake County and Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lake 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 Lake County compares with South Dakota
Lake County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.4 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 21.9% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 55% below the state |
| After dark | 3.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 86% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Lake County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Dakota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lake County: July 25.7% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 35 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 125 days in fully reported years.
Farmington Township, Lake County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lake County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 25.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 21.9% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 20.0% of truck crashes.
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Farmington since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Farmington Township, Lake County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 34 | 9 |
| Ave | 7 |
| US-81 | 5 |
| Sd Hwy 19 | 3 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Se 4Th St | 1 |
Farmington Township, Lake County at a glance
| Population | 209 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57054) | $86,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57054) | $99,744 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +14% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +45% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -20% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farmington Township, Lake County
How many truck accidents are there in Farmington Township, Lake County?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (7 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Farmington Township, Lake County?
The worst month is July: 25.7% of truck crashes in Lake County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Farmington Township, Lake County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Farmington Township, Lake County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 26.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lake County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Farmington Township, Lake 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.