Beck-Highland, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beck-Highland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beck-Highland and Perkins County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perkins County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Perkins County compares with South Dakota
Perkins County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perkins County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.4 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 62% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.8% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Perkins County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Perkins County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 21 crashes involving commercial trucks in Perkins County since 2015: 1 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 191 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Beck-Highland since 2015, this page uses Perkins County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (19.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 23.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.8% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Beck-Highland.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Beck-Highland fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perkins County.
- 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 Perkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perkins County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 73 | 7 |
| Bixby Rd | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 75 | 3 |
| US-12 | 3 |
| Ave | 2 |
| Sd Hwy 20 | 2 |
Beck-Highland at a glance
| Population | 11 |
| Land area | 71.8 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57620) | $90,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57620) | $107,820 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perkins 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | -66% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +111% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 1 | -74% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 1 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beck-Highland
How common are truck crashes in Beck-Highland?
Since 2015, 21 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Perkins County (1 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Beck-Highland?
Truck crashes in Perkins County peak in September, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Beck-Highland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Perkins County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Beck-Highland compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 67.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perkins County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Beck-Highland?
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.