Easter, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Easter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Easter and Roberts County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Roberts County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roberts County compares with South Dakota
Roberts County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roberts County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roberts County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.2 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 52.9% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Roberts County sits below South Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Roberts County: March 18.0% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roberts County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Easter since 2015, this page uses Roberts County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 18.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 67.2% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
52.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Easter happened on CR-469TH Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Easter fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roberts County.
- 52.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Roberts County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-469TH Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roberts County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 85 |
| US-12 | 17 |
| Ave | 5 |
| Sd Hwy 10 | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 106 | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 127 | 3 |
| Ramp | 2 |
| Sd Hwy 15 | 2 |
Easter at a glance
| Population | 146 |
| Land area | 33.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57257) | $55,625 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roberts 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +105% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | -11% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Easter
How common are truck crashes in Easter?
133 truck crashes have been reported in Roberts County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 19 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Easter?
March has the most truck crashes in Roberts County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Easter?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Roberts County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Easter compared with South Dakota?
Roberts County records 105.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Easter?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.