ZIP 57106 (Sioux Falls, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57106: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Minnehaha 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
16 of 509 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Minnehaha County compares with South Dakota
Minnehaha County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Minnehaha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.7% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 19.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Minnehaha County has lower values than South Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Minnehaha County at a glance: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 509 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Minnehaha County. They injured 59 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
26.7% 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 57106 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (2), I-90 (2), 276th St (1), CR-270TH St (1) and CR-273RD St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57106 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.9% 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 Minnehaha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| 276th St | 1 |
| CR-270TH St | 1 |
| CR-273RD St | 1 |
| E 26th St | 1 |
| I-229 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Minnehaha County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 113 |
| I-29 | 105 |
| I-229 | 26 |
| Sd Hwy 42 | 14 |
| E Benson Rd | 13 |
| Sd Hwy 11 | 13 |
| N Cliff Ave | 10 |
| E Rice St | 9 |
ZIP 57106 at a glance
| Population | 51,907 |
| Density | 662 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,580 |
| Median home value | $289,343 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Minnehaha 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 | 23 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +61% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 31 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 53 | +73% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57106
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57106?
Minnehaha County has had 509 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57106?
The worst month is December: 12.2% of truck crashes in Minnehaha County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 57106?
Since 2015, Minnehaha County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57106 compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 20.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Minnehaha County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57106?
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.