Canistota, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canistota: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Canistota and McCook County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McCook County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCook County compares with South Dakota
McCook County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCook County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 54% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 54.2% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 63.5% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, McCook County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in McCook County: March worst month: 22.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
McCook County has recorded 120 truck crashes since 2015, with 8 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Canistota since 2015; patterns below come from McCook County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (22.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 63.5% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 54.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-42 leads within 10 miles of Canistota with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-269 St (1), CR-447TH Ave (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Canistota fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McCook County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-42 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 54.2% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 McCook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 2 |
| CR-269 St | 1 |
| CR-447TH Ave | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCook County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 74 |
| US-81 | 16 |
| Ave | 11 |
| Sd Hwy 42 | 7 |
| Sd Hwy 38 | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 262 | 3 |
Canistota at a glance
| Population | 643 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,146 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57012) | $94,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57012) | $191,891 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCook 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +76% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +38% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | +17% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Canistota
How many truck accidents are there in Canistota?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCook County (8 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Canistota?
NHTSA data shows SR-42 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Canistota since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Canistota?
March has the most truck crashes in McCook County, 22.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Canistota?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCook County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Canistota compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, McCook County has 168.6 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Canistota?
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.