ZIP 57077 (Worthing, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57077: 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.
Lincoln County at a glance: October worst month: 11.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 219 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.4% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57077 happened on 276th St (1), CR-273RD St (1), I-29 (1) and SR-11 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57077 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 276th St | 1 |
| CR-273RD St | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 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 57077 at a glance
| Population | 1,417 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,125 |
| Median home value | $252,300 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57077
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57077?
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (29 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57077?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57077?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57077 compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57077?
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.