ZIP 57523 (Burke, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57523: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gregory 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 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Gregory County compares with South Dakota
Gregory County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gregory County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gregory County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 3.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 72.7% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 39.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Gregory County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Gregory County: January 30.6% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Gregory County has recorded 36 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 122 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (30.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 72.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 57523 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Gregory County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57523 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gregory County.
- 33.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above South Dakota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Gregory 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 (Gregory County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 22 |
| Sd Hwy 44 | 8 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| Lucas Rd | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 47 | 1 |
ZIP 57523 at a glance
| Population | 1,041 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Median home value | $214,303 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gregory 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | +53% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +26% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57523
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57523?
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gregory County (13 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57523?
January has the most truck crashes in Gregory County, 30.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 57523?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gregory County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57523 compare with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Gregory County has 73.0 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57523?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.