ZIP 57221 (Bryant, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57221: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamlin 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
1 of 49 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamlin County compares with South Dakota
Hamlin County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamlin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamlin County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 46% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.9% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Hamlin County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Hamlin County at a glance: September 20.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Hamlin County has recorded 49 truck crashes since 2015, with 5 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (20.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (14.3%).
27.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57221 happened on CR-200 St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57221 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamlin County.
- 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 Hamlin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-200 St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamlin County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 28 | 12 |
| US-81 | 10 |
| I-29 | 8 |
| Ave | 5 |
| Sd Hwy 22 | 4 |
| 181St St | 1 |
| 2Nd Ave | 1 |
| 461St Ave | 1 |
ZIP 57221 at a glance
| Population | 1,158 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,988 |
| Median home value | $228,781 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamlin 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +55% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -12% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57221
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57221?
Hamlin County has had 49 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 5 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57221?
The worst month is September: 20.4% of truck crashes in Hamlin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57221?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamlin County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57221 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamlin County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57221?
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.