Fairview Town, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairview Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairview Town and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lincoln County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 11.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 219 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Fairview Town had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lincoln County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.4% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairview since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-B30/340TH St (1) and SR-182 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Fairview Town fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-B30/340TH St | 1 |
| SR-182 | 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 |
Fairview Town at a glance
| Population | 66 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 776 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 57027) | $136,436 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairview Town
How many truck crashes happen in Fairview Town?
219 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 29 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairview Town?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fairview Town?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fairview Town compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fairview Town?
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.