ZIP 57428 (Bowdle, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57428: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Edmunds 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 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edmunds County compares with South Dakota
Edmunds County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edmunds County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edmunds County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 2.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.8% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Edmunds County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above South Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Edmunds County at a glance: 12.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.2 in South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 32 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Edmunds County. They injured 10 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.8% 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 57428 since 2015: US-12 (2) and SR-47 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edmunds County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57428 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 32.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- 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 Edmunds County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edmunds County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 22 |
| Ave | 2 |
| Sd Hwy 45 | 2 |
| 327A Ave | 1 |
| S Menlo Ave | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 253 | 1 |
ZIP 57428 at a glance
| Population | 567 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,375 |
| Median home value | $148,631 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Edmunds 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 | 4 | +119% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -9% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -1% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57428
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57428?
Edmunds County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57428?
The worst month is November: 15.6% of truck crashes in Edmunds County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57428?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edmunds County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57428 compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Edmunds County has 70.0 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57428?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.