ZIP 57046 (Mission Hill, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57046: 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Yankton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Yankton County at a glance: August worst month: 18.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Yankton County has recorded 76 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 61 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 18.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 57046 is US-81, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 301st St (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57046 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yankton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Yankton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
| 301st St | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 57046 at a glance
| Population | 521 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,583 |
| Median home value | $216,926 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57046
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57046?
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yankton County (12 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 57046?
US-81 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57046 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57046?
Truck crashes in Yankton County peak in August, with 18.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 57046?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yankton County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57046 compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Yankton County has 25.5 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57046?
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.