ZIP 57034 (Hudson, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57034: 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 |
Lincoln County sits below South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above South Dakota on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Lincoln County: October worst month: 11.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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
The worst month is October with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
25.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57034 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-11 (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 57034 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 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 57034 at a glance
| Population | 661 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,688 |
| Median home value | $188,650 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57034
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57034?
Lincoln County has had 219 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 29 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57034?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 57034?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57034 compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57034?
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.