Brothersfield, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brothersfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brothersfield and Turner County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Turner County numbers.
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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Turner County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Brothersfield at a glance: SR-42 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Brothersfield: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Turner County has recorded 41 truck crashes since 2015, with 8 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 103 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Brothersfield since 2015, this page uses Turner County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (17.1%).
10.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-269 St (1), CR-447TH Ave (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Turner County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Brothersfield fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Turner County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-42, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Turner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 3 |
| 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 |
Brothersfield at a glance
| Population | 183 |
| Land area | 28.5 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57053) | $93,393 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57053) | $286,520 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brothersfield
How many truck crashes happen in Brothersfield?
Turner County has had 41 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 2.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Brothersfield?
Since 2015, SR-42 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brothersfield: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brothersfield?
The worst month is May: 14.6% of truck crashes in Turner County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brothersfield?
Since 2015, Turner County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Brothersfield compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Turner County records 39.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brothersfield?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.