ZIP 57735 (Edgemont, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57735: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fall River 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 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fall River County compares with South Dakota
Fall River County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fall River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fall River County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with South Dakota, Fall River County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Fall River County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fall River County. They injured 8 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 91 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.3%).
13.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 28.6% across South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57735 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fall River County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57735 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fall River County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fall River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fall River County) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 36 |
| US-385 | 4 |
| 6Th St | 1 |
| Old Highway 79 | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 471 | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 71 | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 79 | 1 |
ZIP 57735 at a glance
| Population | 1,727 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,576 |
| Median home value | $167,527 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fall River 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +3% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +18% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57735
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57735?
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fall River County (8 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57735?
July has the most truck crashes in Fall River County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57735?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fall River County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 57735 compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Fall River County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 57735?
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.