ZIP 57468 (Pierpont, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57468: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Day 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 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Day County compares with South Dakota
Day County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Day County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Day County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.1% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Day County sits below South Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Day County: February 15.1% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Day County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 84 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.4% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.1% 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 57468 since 2015: US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57468 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Day County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Day County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 39 |
| Sd Hwy 25 | 4 |
| Ave | 1 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 27 | 1 |
ZIP 57468 at a glance
| Population | 279 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $116,039 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Day 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +53% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | +5% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. 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 57468
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 57468?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Day County (7 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57468?
The worst month is February: 15.1% of truck crashes in Day County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57468?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Day County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57468 compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Day County has 80.7 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57468?
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.