ZIP 57234 (Estelline, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57234: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Deuel 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 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Deuel County compares with South Dakota
Deuel County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deuel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deuel County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 46% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 46.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 12.2% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Deuel County sits below South Dakota on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Deuel County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Deuel County has recorded 91 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.2%).
November through March accounts for 62.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 46.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57234 since 2015: I-29 (2) and CR-465 Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Deuel County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57234 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Deuel County.
- 46.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Deuel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| CR-465 Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deuel County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 31 |
| Ave | 13 |
| Sd Hwy 28 | 9 |
| US-212 | 9 |
| Sd Hwy 15 | 8 |
| Sd Hwy 22 | 7 |
| 486Th Ave | 1 |
| Interstate 29 Mm 163 | 1 |
ZIP 57234 at a glance
| Population | 1,339 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,358 |
| Median home value | $176,186 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Deuel 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | +18% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +33% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57234
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57234?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Deuel County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 6 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57234?
The worst month is January: 14.3% of truck crashes in Deuel County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57234?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Deuel County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57234 compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Deuel County has 172.0 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57234?
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.