Sturgis rally crash deaths: What 2000–2025 patterns suggest about where riders die

A review of available rally-week fatal crash narratives shows repeat-danger corridors — especially curvy Black Hills routes and high-speed interstates.

By: Todd Epp

Outlets: Northern Plains News, LLC

Published: February 14, 2026

Words: 859

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Two decades of Sturgis rally deaths point to the same danger map — but records before 2013 are hard to verify The question sounds simple — where do people die during rally week, and why there? — but the public record is uneven across time. South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety posts daily “Sturgis Rally” tallies that include narratives for fatal crashes, with locations typically identified by highway and mile marker. Those posts are …

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