ZIP 57028 (Flandreau, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57028: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Moody 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 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moody County compares with South Dakota
Moody County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moody County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moody County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.2 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.03 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 77% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.7% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.5% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Moody County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Moody County: March worst month: 18.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moody County. They injured 2 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 18.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.5% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 37.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57028 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moody County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57028 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moody County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- 37.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Moody County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moody County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 55 |
| Sd Hwy 34 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 32 | 3 |
| Ave | 2 |
| 241St Street | 1 |
| N Main Ave | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Sd Highway 32 | 1 |
ZIP 57028 at a glance
| Population | 3,450 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,798 |
| Median home value | $193,741 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Moody 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -27% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +77% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | -10% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57028
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57028?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Moody County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 2 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57028?
Truck crashes in Moody County peak in March, with 18.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57028?
Since 2015, Moody County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57028 compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 107.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Moody County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57028?
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.