ZIP 57719 (Box Elder, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57719: 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 stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for Meade County: December worst month: 15.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Meade County. They injured 14 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 51.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57719 happened on CR-HWY 14-16 E (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57719 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meade County.
- 25.2% 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
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 Meade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-HWY 14-16 E | 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 57719 at a glance
| Population | 12,221 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,885 |
| Median home value | $310,867 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57719
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57719?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Meade County (14 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57719?
December has the most truck crashes in Meade County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57719?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Meade County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57719 compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Meade County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57719?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.