ZIP 57706 (Ellsworth Afb, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57706: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meade 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 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meade County compares with South Dakota
Meade County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meade County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.9% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Meade County has lower values than South Dakota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above South Dakota on morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Meade County: December worst month: 15.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 140 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meade County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 51.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.9% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: 5th St (1), CR-HWY 14-16 E (1) and Elk Vale Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57706 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than South Dakota; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Meade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-HWY 14-16 E | 1 |
| Elk Vale Rd | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| US-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meade County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 77 |
| Sd Hwy 34 | 14 |
| Sd Hwy 79 | 8 |
| US-212 | 5 |
| Sd Hwy 73 | 5 |
| New Underwood Rd | 3 |
| Avalanche Rd | 2 |
| Elk Creek Rd | 2 |
ZIP 57706 at a glance
| Population | 2,787 |
| Density | 175 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,162 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meade 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +58% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +46% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57706
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57706?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Meade County (14 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 57706?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57706 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57706?
December has the most truck crashes in Meade County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57706?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Meade County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57706 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Meade County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57706?
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.