Perry Township, Lincoln County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Lincoln County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry 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 has lower values than South Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lincoln County: October 11.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 29 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Perry Township, Lincoln County 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
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
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 Perry since 2015: 276th St (1), CR-273RD St (1) and I-29 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Perry Township, Lincoln County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 276th St | 1 |
| CR-273RD 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 |
Perry Township, Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 847 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 25 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 |
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 Perry Township, Lincoln County
How common are truck crashes in Perry 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 Perry Township, Lincoln County?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Perry Township, Lincoln County?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Perry Township, Lincoln County compare with South Dakota?
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 Perry Township, 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.