Beaver, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaver: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beaver and Miner County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miner County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 22 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miner County compares with South Dakota
Miner County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miner County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.8 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 2.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.3% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 44% below the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Miner County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Miner County at a glance: August 22.7% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 22 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miner County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 182 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Beaver since 2015; patterns below come from Miner County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (22.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 27.3% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% 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 Beaver happened on CR-247TH St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miner County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Beaver fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miner County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Miner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-247TH St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miner County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 34 | 7 |
| Ave | 5 |
| US-81 | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 3 |
Beaver at a glance
| Population | 32 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57340) | $58,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57340) | $190,415 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miner 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -30% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +229% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -28% | 0.0 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beaver
How common are truck crashes in Beaver?
22 truck crashes have been reported in Miner County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 8 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Beaver?
Truck crashes in Miner County peak in August, with 22.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Beaver?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miner County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Beaver compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Miner County has 86.8 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Beaver?
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.