Norway Township, Roberts County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norway Township, Roberts County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norway 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 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
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 Norway Township, Roberts County since 2015; patterns below come from Roberts County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.3%).
November through March accounts for 67.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 52.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Norway since 2015.
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 Norway Township, Roberts County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 52.9% 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
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
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 (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 |
Norway Township, Roberts County at a glance
| Population | 90 |
| Land area | 48.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57224) | $59,063 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Norway Township, Roberts County
How many truck crashes happen in Norway Township, Roberts County?
Roberts County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Norway Township, Roberts County?
The worst month is March: 18.0% of truck crashes in Roberts County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Norway Township, Roberts County?
Since 2015, Roberts County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Norway Township, Roberts County compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Roberts County has 105.2 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Norway 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.