Baseline profile
Waste Connections Of South Dakota Inc
d/b/a Novak Enterprises Inc
SIOUX FALLS, SD · USDOT 989,505 · 155 power units (trucks) · large fleet
Waste Connections Of South Dakota Inc is a large-fleet interstate motor carrier with USDOT 989,505, headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD. SafeNY's analysis of FMCSA federal records shows 0 fatal and 0 injury crashes over a 5-year window as of May 14, 2026.
Baseline carrier profile
No recent fatal, no statistical underwriting signal, no sustained pattern at the carrier-aggregate level. Limits of carrier-level analysis apply: individual driver behavior, route conditions, and specific cargo circumstances are not captured at this resolution.
SafeNY Risk Score
Near cohort median
Primary risk factor: Crash exposure
Confidence ●●○○ (2 of 4 data sources verified — FMCSA Census, SMS BASIC, L&I filings, MCMIS Crash File)
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census + SMS + L&I + MCMIS Crash File + Inspection Records, snapshot 2026-05-01 · Computed 2026-05-12 · Awaiting refresh
SNRS is a decision-support score for legal-case evaluation. Statistical estimate only — not legal advice and not evidence of liability. See methodology.
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Waste Connections Of South Dakota Inc (USDOT 989,505) is domiciled in Sioux Falls, SD and operates 155 power units.
1 reportable crashes in the last 5 years; authority status active per FMCSA records.
Data source: FMCSA public records; metrics last computed on May 12, 2026.
Related carrier analyses
Three perspectives on this carrier's wider context: state-level peers, carriers with a comparable fleet size and jurisdiction tier, and the highest Evidence Density Score (EDS) cohort nationally. Each link surfaces the most decision-relevant attribute of that carrier's record.
Other SD carriers worth cross-referencing
Top current Evidence Density Score (EDS) carriers domiciled in SD.
Comparable fleet size and jurisdiction tier
Carriers in Tier D jurisdictions with a fleet within ±100% of this carrier's power-unit count.
Highest current Evidence Density Score nationally
The top Evidence Density Score (EDS) cohort across ~107k US carriers.
Carrier response opportunity
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Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the FMCSA public record at the snapshot timestamp shown in the methodology footer. They mirror the structured-data FAQ block this page emits to search engines.
What does WASTE CONNECTIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA INC's safety record mean if I was in an accident with one of their trucks?
Waste Connections Of South Dakota Inc (USDOT 989505) has a SafeNY Risk Score (SNRS) of 3.5 of 10 in the MODERATE band and 1 reportable crash in the past 5 years; if you were in an accident involving one of its trucks, the page above summarizes the carrier-side record an attorney would review during case evaluation, alongside the federal insurance posture. The SNRS is a statistical decision-support score across crash, driver behavior, mechanical, driver fitness, and stability factors; it does not predict liability in any specific incident, and an attorney's investigation will rely on the underlying federal records and the facts of your case. Source: FMCSA MCMIS public records as of 2026-05-14T06:38:52.81144+00:00. Statistical analysis, not legal advice.
How does WASTE CONNECTIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA INC's safety profile compare to the industry baseline?
Waste Connections Of South Dakota Inc (USDOT 989505) has a SafeNY Risk Score (SNRS) of 3.5 of 10 — below the large-fleet cohort median of 4.8. Lower score = a better safety profile relative to the cohort median; the score is a composite of crash rate, driver behavior indicators, mechanical condition, driver qualifications, and operational stability. Source: FMCSA MCMIS public records as of 2026-05-14T06:38:52.81144+00:00. Statistical analysis, not legal advice.
How many crashes has WASTE CONNECTIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA INC been involved in?
Waste Connections Of South Dakota Inc (USDOT 989505) has 1 reportable crash on FMCSA records in the past 5 years. These are state-reported crashes meeting the federal MCMIS reporting threshold (fatality, injury, or tow-away). Source: FMCSA MCMIS public records as of 2026-05-14T06:38:52.81144+00:00. Statistical analysis, not legal advice.
What insurance coverage does WASTE CONNECTIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA INC carry?
Waste Connections Of South Dakota Inc (USDOT 989505) has no active L&I (Licensing & Insurance) filing on record in the FMCSA bulk feed. Federal-minimum interstate BIPD coverage is $750,000; intrastate-only carriers may carry state-specific minimums and are not required to file with FMCSA. Source: FMCSA MCMIS public records as of 2026-05-14T06:38:52.81144+00:00. Statistical analysis, not legal advice.
When was this analysis last updated?
SafeNY's analysis of Waste Connections Of South Dakota Inc (USDOT 989505) was last refreshed 2026-05-14. Underlying FMCSA SMS BASIC scores were snapshot 2026-05-01. Methodology version: v6.5.g. SafeNY ingests FMCSA bulk feeds on a monthly cadence, so the underlying federal records may have moved since the snapshot; the freshness label on the data-source footer shows the current age. Source: FMCSA MCMIS public records as of 2026-05-14T06:38:52.81144+00:00. Statistical analysis, not legal advice.
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