ZIP 57356 (Lake Andes, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57356: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Charles Mix County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across South Dakota.
Overview
Charles Mix County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 84 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 17.0% of truck crashes.
8.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57356 since 2015: SR-46 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Charles Mix County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57356 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 2 |
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 57356 at a glance
| Population | 1,959 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,107 |
| Median home value | $137,520 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57356
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57356?
Charles Mix County has had 53 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57356?
The worst month is July: 11.3% of truck crashes in Charles Mix County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 57356?
Since 2015, Charles Mix County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57356 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 57356?
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.