ZIP 57501 (Pierre, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hughes 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
2 of 39 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Hughes County compares with South Dakota
Hughes County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hughes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hughes County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.2 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.1% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Hughes County has lower values than South Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hughes County: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Hughes County has recorded 39 truck crashes since 2015, with 8 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 103 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (15.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.1% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 57501.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57501 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hughes 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 (Hughes County) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 19 |
| Ave | 4 |
| Sd Hwy 34 | 3 |
| US-83 | 3 |
| Us Hwy 14 B | 2 |
| Capitol Ave | 1 |
| Coteau St | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
ZIP 57501 at a glance
| Population | 17,326 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,791 |
| Median home value | $236,530 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hughes 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -13% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +0% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +15% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57501
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57501?
Since 2015, 39 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hughes County (8 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57501?
March has the most truck crashes in Hughes County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57501?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hughes County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57501 compare with South Dakota?
The yearly rate is 20.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hughes County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57501?
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.