ZIP 57049 (North Sioux City, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57049: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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 188 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with South Dakota
Union County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.4 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.6% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.1% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Union 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.
Union County at a glance: December the month with the most truck crashes: 16.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 188 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 17 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 56.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
37.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-75 (2), 18th St (1) and CR-152ND St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57049 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 37.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 4 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| 18th St | 1 |
| CR-152ND St | 1 |
| I-129 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-376 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| Us- Hwy 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 139 |
| Sd Hwy 50 | 10 |
| Sd Hwy 46 | 8 |
| Ave | 6 |
| N Derby Ln | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 48 | 3 |
| River Dr | 2 |
| First St | 1 |
ZIP 57049 at a glance
| Population | 7,962 |
| Density | 217 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,134 |
| Median home value | $427,075 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 11 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | -4% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +36% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57049
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57049?
Union County has had 188 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 17 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 57049?
I-29 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57049 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57049?
December has the most truck crashes in Union County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 57049?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Union County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 57049 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Union County records 90.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57049?
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.