ZIP 57382 (Wessington Springs, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57382: 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Jerauld County is lower on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 201 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.0% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 45.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57382 since 2015: SR-34 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jerauld County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57382 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 45.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jerauld County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jerauld County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 14 |
| Sd Hwy 34 | 4 |
ZIP 57382 at a glance
| Population | 1,180 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,375 |
| Median home value | $168,479 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57382
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57382?
20 truck crashes have been reported in Jerauld County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 4 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57382?
Truck crashes in Jerauld County peak in December, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57382?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jerauld County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57382 compared with South Dakota?
Jerauld County records 107.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57382?
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.