Hoffman, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hoffman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hoffman and McPherson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McPherson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McPherson County compares with South Dakota
McPherson County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McPherson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McPherson County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.5 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 77% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
McPherson 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.
McPherson County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 20.0% of the year's total.
Overview
McPherson County has recorded 30 truck crashes since 2015, with 2 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 161 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hoffman since 2015; patterns below come from McPherson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.0%).
12.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hoffman since 2015: SR-10 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McPherson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hoffman fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McPherson County.
- 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 McPherson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McPherson County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 10 | 8 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 247 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 45 | 6 |
| County 8 | 1 |
Hoffman at a glance
| Population | 19 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57456) | $75,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57456) | $76,268 |
Historical data: truck crashes in McPherson 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | -25% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +80% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +30% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hoffman
How many truck accidents are there in Hoffman?
30 truck crashes have been reported in McPherson County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 2 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hoffman?
Truck crashes in McPherson County peak in October, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hoffman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in McPherson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hoffman compared with South Dakota?
McPherson County records 98.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hoffman?
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.