ZIP 57349 (Howard, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57349: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miner 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 22 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miner County compares with South Dakota
Miner County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miner County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.8 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 2.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.3% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 44% below the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Miner County sits below South Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Miner County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 22.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 22 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miner County. They injured 8 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 182 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 22.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 27.3% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% 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 57349 happened on SR-34 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Miner County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57349 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Miner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miner County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 34 | 7 |
| Ave | 5 |
| US-81 | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 3 |
ZIP 57349 at a glance
| Population | 1,513 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,179 |
| Median home value | $143,789 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miner 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | -30% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +229% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -28% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57349
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57349?
Since 2015, 22 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miner County (8 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57349?
Truck crashes in Miner County peak in August, with 22.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57349?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miner County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57349 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Miner County has 86.8 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57349?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.