ZIP 57261 (Roslyn, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57261: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Day 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 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Day County compares with South Dakota
Day County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Day County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Day County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.1% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Day County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Day County: February 15.1% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Day County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 84 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 1.9%.
November through March accounts for 35.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.1% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 57261.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57261 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Day County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Day County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 39 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 4 |
| Ave | 1 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 27 | 1 |
ZIP 57261 at a glance
| Population | 277 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,813 |
| Median home value | $142,535 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Day 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +53% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | +5% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57261
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57261?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Day County (7 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57261?
The worst month is February: 15.1% of truck crashes in Day County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57261?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Day County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57261 compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Day County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57261?
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.