ZIP 57069 (Vermillion, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57069: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
3 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with South Dakota
Clay County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.8 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.5% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 7.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 68% below the state |
Clay County sits below South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Dakota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clay County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 9 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 21.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.5% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
7.3% 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 57069 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-50 (2) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.4% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57069 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 34.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 50 | 28 |
| Sd Hwy 46 | 9 |
| Sd Hwy 19 | 7 |
| Ave | 5 |
| Compton Ct | 1 |
| Timber Rd | 1 |
ZIP 57069 at a glance
| Population | 13,091 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,327 |
| Median home value | $228,012 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +200% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -37% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +40% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57069
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57069?
Clay County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57069?
August has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 21.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57069?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57069 compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 32.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57069?
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.