ZIP 57012 (Canistota, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McCook 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
1 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCook County compares with South Dakota
McCook County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCook County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 54% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 54.2% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 63.5% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, McCook County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in McCook County: March 22.5% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 120 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCook County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 22.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 63.5% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 54.2% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-269 St (1), CR-447TH Ave (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57012 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-42 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 54.2% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 McCook 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 |
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCook County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 74 |
| US-81 | 16 |
| Ave | 11 |
| Sd Hwy 42 | 7 |
| Sd Hwy 38 | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 262 | 3 |
ZIP 57012 at a glance
| Population | 1,168 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,375 |
| Median home value | $191,891 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCook 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +76% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +38% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | +17% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57012
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57012?
McCook County has had 120 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 57012?
NHTSA data shows SR-42 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57012 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57012?
March has the most truck crashes in McCook County, 22.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57012?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCook County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57012 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McCook County has 168.6 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57012?
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.