Lincoln County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 219 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with South Dakota
Lincoln County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.4% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Dakota, Lincoln County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above South Dakota on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lincoln County at a glance: I-29 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Lincoln County.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 219 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.4% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
I-29 leads in Lincoln County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 276th St (1), 294th St (1) and CR-270TH St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Lincoln County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 3 |
| 276th St | 1 |
| 294th St | 1 |
| CR-270TH St | 1 |
| CR-273RD St | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 124 |
| US-18 | 11 |
| Ave | 8 |
| E Gateway Blvd | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 17 | 4 |
| I-229 | 3 |
| S Louise Ave | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 11 | 3 |
Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 75,244 |
| Land area | 577.3 sq mi |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $99,709 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +6% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +138% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln County
How many truck crashes happen in Lincoln County?
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (29 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lincoln County?
Since 2015, I-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lincoln County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln County?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincoln County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Lincoln County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Lincoln County records 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln 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.