Dolton Township, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dolton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dolton Township 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 runs above South Dakota on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Turner County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Turner County. They injured 8 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 103 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Dolton Township since 2015; patterns below come from Turner County as a whole.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dolton since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-269 St (1), CR-447TH Ave (1) and US-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Turner County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Dolton Township 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-269 St | 1 |
| CR-447TH Ave | 1 |
| US-81 | 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 |
Dolton Township at a glance
| Population | 120 |
| Land area | 29.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57043) | $64,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57043) | $238,977 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dolton Township
How many truck crashes happen in Dolton Township?
Turner County has had 41 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dolton Township?
May has the most truck crashes in Turner County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dolton Township?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Turner County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dolton Township compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 39.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Turner County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dolton Township?
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.