If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, you may be filing a claim. After a car crash, you must obtain a copy of your South Dakota accident report for insurance purposes. A crash report contains important information that you’ll need for your records.
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122Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in South Dakota, 2025 (early estimate)
-16.4%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in South Dakota traffic deaths from 2024 (146 deaths)
1.15Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in South Dakota, 2025 (early estimate; 1.39 in 2024)
134Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, South Dakota, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
South Dakota quick facts
South Dakota quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 122, a change of -16.4% from 146 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.15 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.39 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 134 fatal crashes and 146 deaths in South Dakota.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 30, 2024, on US-212, Dewey County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
South Dakota compared with the United States
The bars compare South Dakota's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
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Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
South Dakota Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in South Dakota recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 134 fatal crashes and 146 deaths in South Dakota that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
South Dakota fatal crash records
25 crashes, 2024
Case number
County
City
Crash date
Time
Road / Highway
Collision type
Fatalities
460134
Dewey
—
Dec 30, 2024
06:24
US-212
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
460127
Fall River
—
Dec 27, 2024
07:49
US-18
Angle
1
460126
Brown
Aberdeen
Dec 26, 2024
21:48
2ND AVE NE
Single/non-collision: Pedalcyclist
1
460130
Oglala
—
Dec 24, 2024
00:20
BIA-2
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
460133
Ziebach
—
Dec 20, 2024
10:15
213 1/2 AVE
Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only)
1
460123
Lincoln
Sioux Falls
Dec 14, 2024
16:36
I-229 S
Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only)
1
460129
Minnehaha
Sioux Falls
Dec 14, 2024
03:37
W RUSSELL ST
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
460122
Grant
—
Dec 10, 2024
14:38
149TH ST
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
460124
Meade
—
Dec 10, 2024
08:40
I-90 W
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
460125
Buffalo
—
Dec 7, 2024
16:30
SR-47
Single/non-collision: Guardrail Face
2
460121
Roberts
—
Dec 7, 2024
15:26
I-29 S
Single/non-collision: Fence
1
460128
Oglala
—
Dec 4, 2024
21:49
BIA-41
Single/non-collision: Live Animal
1
460120
Hutchinson
—
Dec 4, 2024
21:35
432ND AVE
Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only)
1
460119
Charles Mix
—
Nov 28, 2024
05:56
395TH AVE
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
460131
Bennett
—
Nov 27, 2024
17:30
BIA-22
Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only)
1
460115
Mccook
—
Nov 26, 2024
07:58
SR-42
Front-to-Front
1
460114
Jackson
—
Nov 24, 2024
15:12
I-90 W
Sideswipe - Opposite Direction
1
460116
Pennington
Rapid City
Nov 23, 2024
21:25
SKYLINE DR
Single/non-collision: Embankment
1
460113
Hanson
—
Nov 23, 2024
08:41
I-90 W
Single/non-collision: Post, Pole or Other Supports
You can get a copy of your South Dakota police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety.The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety offers two ways to obtain a copy of your traffic report.
Online
Visit the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety to purchase a copy of your collision report online. Report requests are processed in the order they’re received. You must wait twenty days after the date of the auto accident to request a copy of your crash report online.
By Mail
Visit the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety to download their Accident Report Request Form. You must include payment for the report, a copy of your driver’s license or government-issued ID, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.Mail the request to:118 West Capitol AvenuePierre, SD57501
Copies of reports are $4 for mail requests. You must pay an additional $6 fee for online report requests.
You must wait twenty days after the date of the accident to request a copy of your traffic report.It can take up to three business days to receive your report after a request is made. However, if the collision involved a fatality, significant property damage, or a crime was involved, it can take several weeks or months before your report is released.
The names and contact information of all parties involved
A diagram of the auto accident scene
Time and date of the car crash
Location of the automobile accident
The reporting law enforcement officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was at fault for the traffic collision
Insurance policy information
Driver’s license numbers
License plate numbers
Vehicle identification number
Description of vehicle damage/other personal property damage
Description of personal injury sustained in the auto accident
Any citations issued or arrests made (DUI, DWI, speeding, failure to obey traffic safety laws, not wearing a seatbelt, etc.)
Witness statements and contact information
Road and winter weather conditions
Anything that may have contributed to the automobile accident (road debris, inclement weather, traffic jam, animal, pedestrian, bicyclist, etc.)
The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the accident
If your traffic report was not filed with the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety, you may need to contact local law enforcement agencies to track down your copy.Contact the following departments to learn more:
Deadwood Police Department
University Police Department
Rapid City Police Department
Turner County Sheriff’s Department
Fargo Police Department
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office
Obtaining a copy of your car crash report can be invaluable during the claims process. An accident report contains valuable information that can help your accident attorney prove the other party involved was liable for the collision and should be held accountable for your damages.Important information that can help prove your request for damages includes:The reporting police officer’s opinion concerning which party they believe was negligent, a description of the injuries you sustained in the accident, and a description of vehicle damage. Additional accident information, such as weather and road conditions, or other factors that may have contributed to your accident, including broken or missing traffic signs or debris in the road, can also help strengthen your claim.
Filing a Personal injury Lawsuit or Insurance claim
If you decide to hire a personal injury law firm, an attorney can help you file a personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim. An experienced auto accident attorney can effectively negotiate a full and fair settlement to cover the costs of your damages, including pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and more.
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