ZIP 57235 (Florence, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57235: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Codington 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
3 of 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Codington County compares with South Dakota
Codington County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Codington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Codington County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.3 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.7% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 17.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Codington County has lower values than South Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Codington County: 1 in 40 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.5%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Codington County has recorded 133 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
31.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57235 since 2015: SR-20 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57235 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Codington County.
- With 31.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Codington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Codington County) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 37 |
| I-29 | 31 |
| Sd Hwy 20 | 14 |
| Ave Se | 10 |
| US-81 | 10 |
| Ave | 7 |
| Ave Ne | 3 |
| St Se | 3 |
ZIP 57235 at a glance
| Population | 774 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,462 |
| Median home value | $231,776 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Codington 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | -9% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +45% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57235
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57235?
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Codington County (12 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57235?
Truck crashes in Codington County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57235?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Codington County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57235 compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Codington County has 37.3 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57235?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.