ZIP 57755 (Ludlow, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57755: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harding 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 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Harding County compares with South Dakota
Harding County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harding County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harding County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 288.2 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 6.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 11.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Harding County sits below South Dakota on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Harding County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 51 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harding County. They injured 11 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 96 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (13.7%).
Road surface: 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57755 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harding County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57755 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harding County.
- 30.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harding County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harding County) |
|---|---|
| US-85 | 26 |
| Sd Hwy 79 | 22 |
| Cox Rd | 1 |
| Park Rd | 1 |
| Sd Hwy 20 | 1 |
ZIP 57755 at a glance
| Population | 101 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,125 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Harding 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -3% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | +241% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 3 | -54% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57755
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57755?
Harding County has had 51 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 11 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 57755?
Truck crashes in Harding County peak in June, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 57755?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harding County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57755 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harding County has 288.2 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57755?
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.