ZIP 57451 (Ipswich, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57451: 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 |
Edmunds County sits below South Dakota 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.
The headline for Edmunds County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57451 happened on CR-132 St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Edmunds County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57451 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Edmunds County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-132 St | 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 57451 at a glance
| Population | 2,485 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,000 |
| Median home value | $194,694 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57451
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57451?
32 truck crashes have been reported in Edmunds County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 10 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57451?
Truck crashes in Edmunds County peak in November, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57451?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edmunds County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57451 compared with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 70.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edmunds County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57451?
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.