ZIP 57037 (Irene, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57037: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yankton 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 76 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yankton County compares with South Dakota
Yankton County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yankton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yankton County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.5 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 32% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Yankton County has lower values than South Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Yankton County at a glance: August 18.4% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 76 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yankton County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 61 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 18.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57037 since 2015: 301st St (1) and US-81 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57037 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Yankton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 301st St | 1 |
| US-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yankton County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 22 |
| Sd Hwy 50 | 22 |
| Sd Hwy 46 | 8 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 52 | 3 |
| 291St St | 1 |
| Bill Baggs Rd | 1 |
| Broadway Ave/Hwy 81 | 1 |
ZIP 57037 at a glance
| Population | 925 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,250 |
| Median home value | $168,101 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yankton 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +92% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +14% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57037
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57037?
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yankton County (12 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57037?
Truck crashes in Yankton County peak in August, with 18.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57037?
Since 2015, Yankton County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57037 compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 25.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yankton County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57037?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.