ZIP 57738 (Fairburn, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57738: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Custer 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
3 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Custer County compares with South Dakota
Custer County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Custer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Custer County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.5 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 62% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 18.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Custer County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Custer County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.1%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Custer County. They injured 3 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.7% 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 57738 happened on SR-79 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 1.6% in South Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57738 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Custer 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 Custer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Custer County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 79 | 38 |
| US-16 | 5 |
| US-385 | 4 |
| 7-11 Rd | 2 |
| Sd Hwy 89 | 2 |
| 2Nd St | 1 |
| Bender Ridge Rd | 1 |
| French Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 57738 at a glance
| Population | 356 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,308 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Custer 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -4% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -12% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +85% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 57738
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57738?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Custer County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 3 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57738?
The worst month is June: 16.4% of truck crashes in Custer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 57738?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Custer County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 57738 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Custer County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57738?
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.