Clare, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clare: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clare and Moody County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Moody County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moody County compares with South Dakota
Moody County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moody County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moody County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.2 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.03 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 77% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.7% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.5% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Moody County sits below South Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Moody County: March worst month: 18.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Moody County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 2 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 52 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clare since 2015, this page uses Moody County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 18.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 67.5% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
37.7% 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 Clare since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Moody County.
Route planning tips for Clare fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moody County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 37.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Moody County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moody County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 55 |
| Sd Hwy 34 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 32 | 3 |
| Ave | 2 |
| 241St Street | 1 |
| N Main Ave | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Sd Highway 32 | 1 |
Clare at a glance
| Population | 152 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57028) | $72,798 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57028) | $193,741 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Moody 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -27% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +77% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | -10% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. 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 Clare
How many truck accidents are there in Clare?
Moody County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clare?
March has the most truck crashes in Moody County, 18.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clare?
Since 2015, Moody County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Clare compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 107.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Moody County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clare?
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.