ZIP 57064 (Tea, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57064: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
4 of 219 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with South Dakota
Lincoln County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.4% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Lincoln County sits below South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 57064: I-29 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57064: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 219 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.4% 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 57064 is I-29, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 276th St (1), CR-273RD St (1) and I-229 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57064 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| 276th St | 1 |
| CR-273RD St | 1 |
| I-229 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 124 |
| US-18 | 11 |
| Ave | 8 |
| E Gateway Blvd | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 17 | 4 |
| I-229 | 3 |
| S Louise Ave | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 11 | 3 |
ZIP 57064 at a glance
| Population | 8,032 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,022 |
| Median home value | $366,509 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +6% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +138% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57064
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57064?
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (29 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 57064?
I-29 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57064 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57064?
October has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57064?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57064 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57064?
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.