Egan, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Egan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Egan 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Moody County: March 18.1% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moody County. They injured 2 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Egan since 2015, this page uses Moody County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 18.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.4%).
November through March accounts for 67.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 37.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Egan happened on SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Moody County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Egan fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 37.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Moody County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Egan at a glance
| Population | 247 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 231 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57024) | $98,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57024) | $207,738 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 7 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Egan
How common are truck crashes in Egan?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Moody County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 2 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Egan?
Truck crashes in Moody County peak in March, with 18.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Egan?
Since 2015, Moody County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Egan compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Moody County has 107.2 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Egan?
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.