ZIP 57344 (Harrison, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57344: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with South Dakota
Douglas County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.2 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.4× 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) | 9.1% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 59% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Douglas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Douglas County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 30.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 4 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 182 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 30.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (21.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57344 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Douglas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57344 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 44 | 14 |
| US-281 | 4 |
| Ave | 2 |
| 281St St. | 1 |
ZIP 57344 at a glance
| Population | 39 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 1 | -51% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | +36% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +22% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57344
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57344?
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (4 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57344?
December has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 30.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57344?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57344 compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 70.2 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57344?
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.