Union Township, McCook County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, McCook County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 |
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.
McCook County at a glance: March worst month: 22.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 120 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCook County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
Union Township, McCook County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McCook County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 22.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 63.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in 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 Union since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-269 St (1), CR-447TH Ave (1), I-90 (1) and US-81 (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 Union Township, McCook County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 54.2% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Union Township, McCook County at a glance
| Population | 127 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57319) | $69,792 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57319) | $170,553 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, McCook County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, McCook County?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCook County (8 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Township, McCook County?
March has the most truck crashes in McCook County, 22.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Union Township, McCook County?
Since 2015, McCook County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Union Township, McCook County compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 168.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCook County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Union Township, McCook County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.