ZIP 57048 (Montrose, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57048: 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 |
McCook County sits below South Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for McCook County: March worst month: 22.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCook County. They injured 8 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 22.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 63.5% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
54.2% 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 57048 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (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 57048 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McCook County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 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 57048 at a glance
| Population | 1,237 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,081 |
| Median home value | $354,696 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57048
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57048?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCook County (8 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57048?
March has the most truck crashes in McCook County, 22.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57048?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McCook County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57048 compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 168.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCook County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57048?
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.