ZIP 57366 (Parkston, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57366: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hutchinson 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 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hutchinson County compares with South Dakota
Hutchinson County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hutchinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 19.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 93% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 67% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Hutchinson County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, 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.
What stands out in Hutchinson County: 19.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.2 across South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hutchinson County. They injured 14 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 77 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 1.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57366 since 2015: SR-37 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57366 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hutchinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hutchinson County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 44 | 14 |
| US-18 | 12 |
| US-81 | 8 |
| Sd Hwy 37 | 8 |
| Ave | 7 |
| 418Th Ave | 1 |
| Maxwell Rd | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 1 |
ZIP 57366 at a glance
| Population | 2,598 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,155 |
| Median home value | $197,370 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hutchinson 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +69% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +63% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +2% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57366
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57366?
56 truck crashes have been reported in Hutchinson County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 14 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57366?
March has the most truck crashes in Hutchinson County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57366?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hutchinson County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 57366 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Hutchinson County records 63.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57366?
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.