Plainview, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plainview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plainview 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Tripp County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Dakota on 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
Since 2015, 34 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tripp County. They injured 10 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Plainview since 2015, this page uses Tripp County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 23.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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%).
18.8% 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 Plainview since 2015 were spread across roads: US-18 (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 Plainview 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
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 Tripp County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 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 |
Plainview at a glance
| Population | 46 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57534) | $33,438 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plainview
How many truck crashes happen in Plainview?
Tripp County has had 34 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plainview?
October has the most truck crashes in Tripp County, 23.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Plainview?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tripp County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Plainview compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Tripp County has 50.9 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Plainview?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.