ZIP 57577 (Wanblee, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57577: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with South Dakota
Jackson County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 398.6 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 9.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.8% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.3% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 36.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Jackson County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jackson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 17 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.3% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.8% 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 57577 since 2015: SR-44 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jackson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57577 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- With 35.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above South Dakota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 93 |
| Sd Hwy 73 | 13 |
| Sd Hwy 63 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 44 | 4 |
| US-14 | 2 |
| Bia 2 | 1 |
| Fairview Rd | 1 |
| I 90 Wf | 1 |
ZIP 57577 at a glance
| Population | 940 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $20,625 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 10 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +15% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +21% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57577
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57577?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (17 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57577?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in January, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57577?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57577 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 398.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.0 across South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57577?
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.