ZIP 57559 (Murdo, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57559: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jones 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 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Jones County compares with South Dakota
Jones County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 977.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 23.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 58.5% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.0% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 75.5% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Jones County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jones County at a glance: January worst month: 23.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Jones County has recorded 101 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 23.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (1.0%).
November through March accounts for 75.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 58.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57559 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jones County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57559 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- 58.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above South Dakota; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jones 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 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 91 |
| US-83 | 7 |
| Ave | 1 |
| Ave (Lincoln Road) | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 248 | 1 |
ZIP 57559 at a glance
| Population | 735 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,818 |
| Median home value | $136,044 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | -8% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +138% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +0% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57559
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57559?
101 truck crashes have been reported in Jones County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 10 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57559?
The worst month is January: 23.8% of truck crashes in Jones County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 57559?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 57559 compare with South Dakota?
Jones County records 977.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57559?
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.