ZIP 57329 (Dante, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57329: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charles Mix 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 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charles Mix County compares with South Dakota
Charles Mix County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charles Mix County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Charles Mix County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Charles Mix County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Charles Mix County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 84 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (17.0%).
8.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57329 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Charles Mix County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57329 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charles Mix County.
- 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 Charles Mix County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charles Mix County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 46 | 13 |
| US-18 | 11 |
| Sd Hwy 50 | 9 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 44 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 45 | 2 |
| Front Ave | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
ZIP 57329 at a glance
| Population | 317 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,115 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charles Mix 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +42% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +42% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57329
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57329?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charles Mix County (7 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57329?
July has the most truck crashes in Charles Mix County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57329?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Charles Mix County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57329 compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 46.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charles Mix County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57329?
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.