Grant Township, McCook County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant Township, McCook County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grant Township, McCook County 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 |
McCook County sits below South Dakota 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.
The headline for McCook County: March 22.5% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCook County. They injured 8 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Grant Township, McCook County since 2015, this page uses McCook County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 22.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 63.5% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
Road surface: 54.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-269 St (1), CR-447TH Ave (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Grant Township, McCook County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-42, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 54.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 |
| US-81 | 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 |
Grant Township, McCook County at a glance
| Population | 157 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grant Township, McCook County
How many truck accidents are there in Grant Township, McCook County?
120 truck crashes have been reported in McCook County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 8 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Grant Township, McCook County?
SR-42 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Grant since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant Township, McCook County?
Truck crashes in McCook County peak in March, with 22.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grant Township, McCook County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in McCook County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Grant Township, McCook County compared with South Dakota?
McCook County records 168.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grant Township, McCook County?
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.