Bailey, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bailey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bailey and Lyman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lyman County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyman County compares with South Dakota
Lyman County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyman County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 320.1 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 7.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 40.5% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.7% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Lyman County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Lyman County: January worst month: 20.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 139 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lyman County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bailey since 2015, this page uses Lyman County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.7% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 40.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bailey since 2015: I-90 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bailey fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 40.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lyman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyman County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 89 |
| Sd Hwy 47 | 22 |
| US-83 | 10 |
| Sd Hwy 248 | 3 |
| 0.169 Miles W Of 324 Ave | 2 |
| Ave | 2 |
| Sd Hwy 273 | 2 |
| US-183 | 2 |
Bailey at a glance
| Population | 12 |
| Land area | 43.4 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57569) | $74,722 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57569) | $126,495 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyman 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +19% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +18% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +47% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bailey
How common are truck crashes in Bailey?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Lyman County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 25 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bailey?
Truck crashes in Lyman County peak in January, with 20.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bailey?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyman County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bailey compare with South Dakota?
Lyman County records 320.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bailey?
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.