Spring Creek Township, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spring Creek Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spring Creek Township 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Moody County at a glance: March worst month: 18.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moody County since 2015: 2 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Spring Creek Township 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.5% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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 Spring Creek since 2015: I-29 (1) and SR-32 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Moody County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Spring Creek Township fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Spring Creek Township at a glance
| Population | 113 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3 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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spring Creek Township
How many truck accidents are there in Spring Creek Township?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moody County (2 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Spring Creek Township?
Truck crashes in Moody County peak in March, with 18.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Spring Creek Township?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moody County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Spring Creek Township compared with South Dakota?
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 Spring Creek Township?
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.