Fremont, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fremont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fremont 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
Moody County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 2 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fremont 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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 37.7% 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 Fremont happened on I-29 (1) and SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moody County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Fremont fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 |
Fremont at a glance
| Population | 294 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57057) | $71,500 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fremont
How many truck accidents are there in Fremont?
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 Fremont?
The worst month is March: 18.1% of truck crashes in Moody County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fremont?
Since 2015, Moody County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Fremont 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 Fremont?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.