Long Lake, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Long Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Long Lake 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, McPherson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
McPherson County at a glance: October 20.0% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 30 crashes involving commercial trucks in McPherson County since 2015: 2 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 161 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Long Lake since 2015, this page uses McPherson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.0% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Long Lake happened on SR-10 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McPherson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Long Lake fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 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 |
Long Lake at a glance
| Population | 26 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57457) | $140,417 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Long Lake
How many truck accidents are there in Long Lake?
McPherson County has had 30 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Long Lake?
October has the most truck crashes in McPherson County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Long Lake?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McPherson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Long Lake compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, McPherson County has 98.5 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Long Lake?
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.