ZIP 57317 (Bonesteel, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57317: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gregory 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 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Gregory County compares with South Dakota
Gregory County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gregory County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gregory County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 3.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 72.7% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 39.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Gregory County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Gregory County: January worst month: 30.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 36 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gregory County since 2015: 13 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 122 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (30.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 72.7% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 57317 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Gregory County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57317 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gregory County.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gregory 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 (Gregory County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 22 |
| Sd Hwy 44 | 8 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| Lucas Rd | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 47 | 1 |
ZIP 57317 at a glance
| Population | 573 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,833 |
| Median home value | $92,307 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gregory 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | +53% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +26% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57317
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57317?
36 truck crashes have been reported in Gregory County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 13 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57317?
The worst month is January: 30.6% of truck crashes in Gregory County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57317?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Gregory County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 57317 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gregory County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57317?
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.