West Brule, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Brule: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Brule 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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
Lyman County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
West Brule had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lyman County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 20.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.7% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 40.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of West Brule since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lyman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for West Brule fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyman County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 40.5% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lyman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
West Brule at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57548) | $35,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57548) | $40,080 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Brule
How common are truck crashes in West Brule?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lyman County (25 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Brule?
Truck crashes in Lyman County peak in January, with 20.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Brule?
Since 2015, Lyman County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does West Brule compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Lyman County records 320.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Brule?
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.