ZIP 57070 (Viborg, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57070: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Turner 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
0 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Turner County compares with South Dakota
Turner County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Turner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Turner County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 10.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Turner County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Dakota on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Turner County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 41 crashes involving commercial trucks in Turner County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 103 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 17.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57070 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Turner County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57070 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Turner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Turner County) |
|---|---|
| Ave | 10 |
| Sd Hwy 44 | 8 |
| US-18 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 19 | 2 |
| 276Th St | 1 |
| 280Th St | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 46 | 1 |
| Vermillion St | 1 |
ZIP 57070 at a glance
| Population | 1,469 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,522 |
| Median home value | $194,550 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Turner 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +56% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | -26% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +15% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 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 57070
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57070?
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Turner County (8 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57070?
May has the most truck crashes in Turner County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57070?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Turner County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57070 compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Turner County has 39.0 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57070?
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.