ZIP 57260 (Rosholt, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57260: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roberts 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 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roberts County compares with South Dakota
Roberts County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roberts County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roberts County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.2 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 52.9% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Dakota, Roberts County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Roberts County: March worst month: 18.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roberts County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 52.9% 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 57260 happened on I-29 (2), CR-76 650Th St (1) and SR-127 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57260 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roberts County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 52.9% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Roberts County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| CR-76 650Th St | 1 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roberts County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 85 |
| US-12 | 17 |
| Ave | 5 |
| Sd Hwy 10 | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 106 | 3 |
| Sd Hwy 127 | 3 |
| Ramp | 2 |
| Sd Hwy 15 | 2 |
ZIP 57260 at a glance
| Population | 1,119 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,656 |
| Median home value | $163,719 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roberts 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +105% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | -11% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 57260
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57260?
Roberts County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57260?
Truck crashes in Roberts County peak in March, with 18.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 57260?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Roberts County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57260 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Roberts County has 105.2 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57260?
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.