ZIP 57015 (Chancellor, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57015: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Turner 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
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 runs above South Dakota on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Turner County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across South Dakota.
Overview
Turner County has recorded 41 truck crashes since 2015, with 8 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 103 days.
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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 17.1% of truck crashes.
10.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57015 happened on 276th St (1), I-29 (1), SR-19 (1) and SR-42 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Turner County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57015 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| 276th St | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 |
ZIP 57015 at a glance
| Population | 802 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,250 |
| Median home value | $379,445 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57015
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57015?
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Turner County (8 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57015?
The worst month is May: 14.6% of truck crashes in Turner County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 57015?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Turner County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57015 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Turner County records 39.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57015?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.