Richland Township, McCook County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, McCook County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland 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 has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
McCook County at a glance: March the month with the most truck crashes: 22.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 120 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCook County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Richland Township, McCook County 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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
54.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015 were spread across roads: 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 Richland Township, McCook County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 54.2% 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 McCook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Richland Township, McCook County at a glance
| Population | 170 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57058) | $84,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57058) | $218,079 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, McCook County
How common are truck crashes in Richland Township, McCook County?
McCook County has had 120 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richland Township, McCook County?
The worst month is March: 22.5% of truck crashes in McCook County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richland Township, McCook County?
Since 2015, McCook County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Richland Township, McCook County compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
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 Richland Township, McCook 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.