ZIP 57440 (Frankfort, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57440: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Spink 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 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Spink County compares with South Dakota
Spink County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spink County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spink County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.5 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 2.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Spink County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Spink County: October worst month: 17.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 47 crashes involving commercial trucks in Spink County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 17.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
17.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 57440.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.1% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57440 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Spink County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spink County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 18 |
| Sd Hwy 37 | 7 |
| US-212 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 20 | 3 |
| Ave | 2 |
| Sd Hwy 26 | 2 |
| 183Rd St | 1 |
| 1St St | 1 |
ZIP 57440 at a glance
| Population | 466 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,625 |
| Median home value | $131,867 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spink 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -35% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +71% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -25% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 57440
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57440?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Spink County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 15 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57440?
The worst month is October: 17.0% of truck crashes in Spink County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57440?
Since 2015, Spink County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57440 compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 68.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spink County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57440?
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.