ZIP 57355 (Kimball, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57355: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brule 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 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brule County compares with South Dakota
Brule County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brule County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brule County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 44.9% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 59.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Brule County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Brule County at a glance: December the month with the most truck crashes: 20.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Brule County has recorded 54 truck crashes since 2015, with 5 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 20.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 1.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 59.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (13.0%).
Road surface: 44.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57355 happened on I-90 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57355 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 44.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Brule County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brule County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 42 |
| Sd Hwy 50 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 45 | 2 |
| 355Th Ave. | 1 |
| Ave | 1 |
ZIP 57355 at a glance
| Population | 1,120 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,125 |
| Median home value | $129,353 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brule 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +91% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +17% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | -8% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57355
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57355?
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brule County (5 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57355?
Truck crashes in Brule County peak in December, with 20.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57355?
Since 2015, Brule County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57355 compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Brule County has 84.7 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57355?
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.