ZIP 57370 (Pukwana, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57370: 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 sits below South Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Brule County at a glance: December worst month: 20.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 54 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brule County since 2015: 5 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (20.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 59.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
44.9% 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 57370 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 57370 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brule County.
- With 44.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 57370 at a glance
| Population | 894 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,824 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57370
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57370?
54 truck crashes have been reported in Brule County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 5 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57370?
The worst month is December: 20.4% of truck crashes in Brule County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57370?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Brule County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57370 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 57370?
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.