Turner County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Turner County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Turner County compares with South Dakota
Turner County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Turner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Turner County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 10.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Turner County has lower values than South Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Turner County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Turner County. They injured 8 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 103 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 17.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Turner County since 2015: CR-269 St (1), CR-447TH Ave (1) and SR-19 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Turner County.
Route planning tips for Turner County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Turner County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Turner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Turner County) |
|---|---|
| CR-269 St | 1 |
| CR-447TH Ave | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Turner County) |
|---|---|
| Ave | 10 |
| Sd Hwy 44 | 8 |
| US-18 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 19 | 2 |
| 276Th St | 1 |
| 280Th St | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 46 | 1 |
| Vermillion St | 1 |
Turner County at a glance
| Population | 9,087 |
| Land area | 617.1 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,840 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Turner 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +56% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | -26% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +15% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Turner County
ZIP codes in Turner County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Turner County
How common are truck crashes in Turner County?
Turner County has had 41 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Turner County?
The worst month is May: 14.6% of truck crashes in Turner County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Turner County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Turner County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Turner County compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Turner County has 39.0 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Turner County?
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.