ZIP 57762 (Nisland, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57762: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Butte 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 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butte County compares with South Dakota
Butte County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butte County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.0 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.0% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 48.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Butte County has lower values than South Dakota for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
Butte County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for South Dakota.
Overview
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Butte County. They injured 23 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Dakota: 28.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 57762 since 2015: US-212 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Butte County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 57762 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butte County.
- 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 Butte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butte County) |
|---|---|
| US-85 | 44 |
| US-212 | 43 |
| Sd Hwy 34 | 19 |
| Sd Hwy 79 | 12 |
| Sd Hwy 168 | 7 |
| 3Vvv Rd | 1 |
| 5Th Ave | 1 |
| 6Th Ave | 1 |
ZIP 57762 at a glance
| Population | 512 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,125 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butte 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +100% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57762
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 57762?
Butte County has had 132 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 57762?
Truck crashes in Butte County peak in February, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57762?
Since 2015, Butte County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57762 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 101.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Butte County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 57762?
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.