Black, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Black: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Black and Tripp County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tripp County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tripp County compares with South Dakota
Tripp County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tripp County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tripp County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.9 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 2.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.5% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 18.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Tripp County sits below South Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Tripp County at a glance: October 23.5% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Tripp County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Black since 2015, this page uses Tripp County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 23.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.8% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Black since 2015 were spread across roads: 315th Ave (1) and SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for Black fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tripp County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 315th Ave | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tripp County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 44 | 8 |
| US-18 | 7 |
| Sd Hwy 49 | 4 |
| Ave | 2 |
| US-183 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 53 | 1 |
| Us 18 Ef | 1 |
Black at a glance
| Population | 138 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57584) | $38,125 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tripp 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | -20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 2 | -12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +45% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Black
How many truck crashes happen in Black?
34 truck crashes have been reported in Tripp County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 10 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Black?
October has the most truck crashes in Tripp County, 23.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Black?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tripp County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Black compare with South Dakota?
Tripp County records 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Black?
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.