ZIP 57536 (Harrold, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57536: 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 |
Compared with South Dakota, Hughes County is lower on 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.
Hughes County at a glance: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.1%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 39 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hughes County. They injured 8 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 103 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 48.8% across South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (15.4%).
23.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 57536 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57536 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 57536 at a glance
| Population | 277 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,125 |
| Median home value | $88,461 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 57536
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57536?
39 truck crashes have been reported in Hughes County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 8 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57536?
The worst month is March: 17.9% of truck crashes in Hughes County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57536?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hughes County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57536 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 20.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hughes County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57536?
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.