Germantown Township, Turner County, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Germantown Township, Turner County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Germantown Township, Turner County 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 |
Turner County sits below South Dakota 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).
What stands out in Turner County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Turner County. They injured 8 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 103 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Germantown Township, Turner County 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 17.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Germantown since 2015: 276th St (1), I-29 (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 Germantown Township, Turner County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| 276th St | 1 |
| I-29 | 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 |
Germantown Township, Turner County at a glance
| Population | 358 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57015) | $110,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 57015) | $379,445 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 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 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 Germantown Township, Turner County
How common are truck crashes in Germantown Township, Turner County?
Turner County has had 41 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Germantown Township, Turner County?
May has the most truck crashes in Turner County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Germantown Township, Turner County?
Since 2015, Turner County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Germantown Township, Turner County compare 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 Germantown Township, Turner 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.