Franklin Township, Lake County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Lake County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin 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 |
Lake County has lower values than South Dakota for 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).
The headline for Lake County: July 25.7% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Lake County has recorded 35 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
Franklin 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 21.9% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin happened on SR-19 (1) and SR-34 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Franklin Township, Lake County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-19 | 1 |
| 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 |
Franklin Township, Lake County at a glance
| Population | 327 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57016) | $95,815 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57016) | $242,072 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township, Lake County
How many truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Lake County?
Lake County has had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Lake County?
July has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 25.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklin Township, Lake County?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Franklin Township, Lake County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 26.4 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Franklin 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.