Lynn Township, Lincoln County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lynn Township, Lincoln County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lynn 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 |
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: October 11.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lynn Township, Lincoln County since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
25.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lynn since 2015: 276th St (1), CR-273RD St (1), I-29 (1) and SR-11 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Lynn Township, Lincoln County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 276th St | 1 |
| CR-273RD St | 1 |
| I-29 | 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 |
Lynn Township, Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 309 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57077) | $88,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57077) | $252,300 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lynn Township, Lincoln County
How many truck accidents are there in Lynn Township, Lincoln County?
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (29 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lynn Township, Lincoln County?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lynn Township, Lincoln County?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lynn Township, Lincoln County 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Lynn Township, Lincoln County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.