Grant Township, Lincoln County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant Township, Lincoln County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grant Township, Lincoln County 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 |
Lincoln County sits below South Dakota 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.
Lincoln County at a glance: October worst month: 11.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 219 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Grant Township, Lincoln County since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 25.4% 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 Grant happened on 276th St (1) and I-29 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Grant Township, Lincoln County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 276th St | 1 |
| I-29 | 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 |
Grant Township, Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 403 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57039) | $83,787 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57039) | $293,333 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grant Township, Lincoln County
How common are truck crashes in Grant Township, Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has had 219 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 29 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Grant Township, Lincoln County?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Grant Township, Lincoln County?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Grant Township, 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 Grant Township, Lincoln County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.