Lone Tree Township, Tripp County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lone Tree Township, Tripp County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lone Tree Township, Tripp County 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Tripp County: October worst month: 23.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Tripp County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 125 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lone Tree Township, Tripp County 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Lone Tree since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Lone Tree Township, Tripp County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tripp County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Tripp 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 (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 |
Lone Tree Township, Tripp County at a glance
| Population | 11 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 0 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lone Tree Township, Tripp County
How common are truck crashes in Lone Tree Township, Tripp County?
34 truck crashes have been reported in Tripp County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 10 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lone Tree Township, Tripp County?
Truck crashes in Tripp County peak in October, with 23.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lone Tree Township, Tripp County?
Since 2015, Tripp County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lone Tree Township, Tripp County 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 Lone Tree Township, Tripp 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.