ZIP 57004 (Beresford, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln County, 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
4 of 219 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with South Dakota
Lincoln County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.4% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Dakota, Lincoln County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 57004: I-29 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57004 since 2015.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 219 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 25.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 57004 is I-29, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 294th St (1), SR-11 (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57004 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| 294th St | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 124 |
| US-18 | 11 |
| Ave | 8 |
| E Gateway Blvd | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 17 | 4 |
| I-229 | 3 |
| S Louise Ave | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 11 | 3 |
ZIP 57004 at a glance
| Population | 3,834 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,750 |
| Median home value | $262,027 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +6% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +138% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 26 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57004
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57004?
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (29 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 57004?
I-29 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57004 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57004?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57004?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57004 compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57004?
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.