Troopers handled 54 crashes through six days of reporting. That total includes three fatal crashes and 32 injury crashes.<\/p>\n
Another 19 crashes caused no reported injuries.<\/p>\n
The total is down more than 37% from the same reporting period last year. Troopers handled 86 crashes through six days in 2025.<\/p>\n
The latest Rally Tally covers incidents between 6 a.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday.<\/p>\n
Several Riders Hurt Near Sturgis<\/h2>\n
Shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday, a Freightliner semi was traveling north on South Dakota Highway 79.<\/p>\n
The truck was near Iron Horse Campground when it stopped and began backing.<\/p>\n
The semi and trailer struck a Chevrolet Traverse, according to the Highway Patrol. The impact pushed the SUV into two Indian motorcycles.<\/p>\n
A 63-year-old rider and a 23-year-old rider suffered minor injuries. Both were taken to a Sturgis hospital.<\/p>\n
The semi driver and SUV driver reported no injuries.<\/p>\n
Crashes Reported Across Black Hills<\/h2>\n
A 20-year-old rider crashed on Needles Highway near Hood Tunnel in Custer State Park.<\/p>\n
The rider lost control while traveling through switchbacks. The rider wore a helmet and suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.<\/p>\n
In Rapid City, a motorcycle crashed while taking Interstate 190 exit 1A toward Sturgis.<\/p>\n
A 55-year-old passenger was thrown from the motorcycle. She was taken to a Rapid City hospital.<\/p>\n
Her injuries were not life-threatening. The 65-year-old rider was not hurt.<\/p>\n
Two crashes were also reported near Deadwood.<\/p>\n
One involved a 64-year-old rider after a motorcycle tire failed on U.S. 85.<\/p>\n
The rider was taken to a Spearfish hospital.<\/p>\n
Another rider crashed on U.S. 85 north of Deadwood. That rider suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.<\/p>\n
A 72-year-old rider also crashed on Wildlife Loop Road in Custer State Park.<\/p>\n
The rider suffered minor injuries after the motorcycle overturned.<\/p>\n
Traffic Also Lower This Year<\/h2>\n
State transportation officials reported more than 318,000 vehicles through six days of the rally.<\/p>\n
That was 7.8% below the same period in 2025.<\/p>\n
Readers can find Sturgis Rally travel information from the South Dakota Department of Transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sturgis Police also reported a small drop in general calls for service.<\/p>\n The department recorded 953 responses through Wednesday evening. That compared with 972 responses during the same period last year.<\/p>\n The Rally Tally only includes investigations handled by the South Dakota Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n It does not include all local police or sheriff reports. No names were released in the information provided.<\/p>\n
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