Crooks, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crooks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crooks and Minnehaha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Minnehaha County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 509 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Minnehaha County compares with South Dakota
Minnehaha County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Minnehaha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.7% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 19.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Minnehaha County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above South Dakota on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Minnehaha County: 1 in 29 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 1.6% across South Dakota.
Overview
Minnehaha County has recorded 509 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Crooks since 2015; patterns below come from Minnehaha County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.7% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crooks since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (2), I-90 (2) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Crooks fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Minnehaha County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- 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 Minnehaha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Minnehaha County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 113 |
| I-29 | 105 |
| I-229 | 26 |
| Sd Hwy 42 | 14 |
| E Benson Rd | 13 |
| Sd Hwy 11 | 13 |
| N Cliff Ave | 10 |
| E Rice St | 9 |
Crooks at a glance
| Population | 1,369 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,060 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57020) | $101,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57020) | $320,029 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Minnehaha 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 | 23 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +61% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 31 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 53 | +73% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crooks
How many truck accidents are there in Crooks?
Minnehaha County has had 509 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Crooks?
Truck crashes in Minnehaha County peak in December, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Crooks?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Minnehaha County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Crooks compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Minnehaha County has 20.6 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crooks?
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.