Lawrence Township, Roberts County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrence Township, Roberts County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lawrence Township, Roberts County 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 has lower values than South Dakota for 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
Roberts County at a glance: March worst month: 18.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Roberts County has recorded 133 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lawrence Township, Roberts County since 2015; patterns below come from Roberts County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 18.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lawrence since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-469TH Ave (1).
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 Lawrence Township, Roberts County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 52.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
Lawrence Township, Roberts County at a glance
| Population | 227 |
| Land area | 22.2 sq mi |
| Density | 10 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lawrence Township, Roberts County
How many truck accidents are there in Lawrence Township, Roberts County?
Roberts County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lawrence Township, Roberts County?
The worst month is March: 18.0% of truck crashes in Roberts County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lawrence Township, Roberts County?
Since 2015, Roberts County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lawrence Township, Roberts County compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Roberts County has 105.2 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lawrence Township, Roberts County?
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.