Grovena, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grovena: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grovena 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Moody County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Moody County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Grovena 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 37.7% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Grovena since 2015: SR-32 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Moody County.
Route planning tips for Grovena fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- 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
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 |
Grovena at a glance
| Population | 157 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Grovena
How many truck accidents are there in Grovena?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moody County (2 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grovena?
The worst month is March: 18.1% of truck crashes in Moody County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Grovena?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Moody County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Grovena compare with South Dakota?
Moody County records 107.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grovena?
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.