Monroe Township, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Monroe Township: SR-42 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Monroe.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Monroe Township 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Monroe is SR-42, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-269 St (1), CR-447TH Ave (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Turner County.
Route planning tips for Monroe Township fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Turner County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-42 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 2 |
| 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 |
Monroe Township at a glance
| Population | 176 |
| Land area | 28.2 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57047) | $55,417 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe Township?
41 truck crashes have been reported in Turner County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 8 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monroe Township?
NHTSA data shows SR-42 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe Township?
The worst month is May: 14.6% of truck crashes in Turner County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monroe Township?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Turner County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Monroe Township compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Turner County has 39.0 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monroe Township?
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.