ZIP 57047 (Monroe, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57047: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McCook 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 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCook County compares with South Dakota
McCook County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCook County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 54% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 54.2% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 63.5% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, McCook 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
McCook County at a glance: March worst month: 22.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 120 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCook County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 22.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.3%.
November through March accounts for 63.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 54.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-269 St (1), CR-447TH Ave (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57047 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-42; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 54.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 McCook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 2 |
| CR-269 St | 1 |
| CR-447TH Ave | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCook County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 74 |
| US-81 | 16 |
| Ave | 11 |
| Sd Hwy 42 | 7 |
| Sd Hwy 38 | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 262 | 3 |
ZIP 57047 at a glance
| Population | 389 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,417 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCook 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +76% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +38% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | +17% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57047
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57047?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCook County (8 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 57047?
Since 2015, SR-42 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57047: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57047?
March has the most truck crashes in McCook County, 22.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57047?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCook County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57047 compared with South Dakota?
McCook County records 168.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57047?
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.