ZIP 57358 (Lane, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57358: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jerauld 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 20 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jerauld County compares with South Dakota
Jerauld County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jerauld County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jerauld County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.0% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.0% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 55% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.0% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 40.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Jerauld County has lower values than South Dakota for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Jerauld County at a glance: 15.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.2 in South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 20 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jerauld County. They injured 4 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 201 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.0% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (20.0%).
45.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57358 happened on CR-393 Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jerauld County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57358 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jerauld County.
- With 45.0% 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
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 Jerauld County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-393 Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jerauld County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 14 |
| Sd Hwy 34 | 4 |
ZIP 57358 at a glance
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,000 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Jerauld 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 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | +180% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | +43% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 2 | -25% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 2000s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57358
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57358?
Jerauld County has had 20 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57358?
The worst month is December: 20.0% of truck crashes in Jerauld County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57358?
Since 2015, Jerauld County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57358 compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 107.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jerauld County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57358?
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.