Aug. 10, 2026:
Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information compiled from 6 a.m. Sunday, August 9, 2026, to 6 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2026.
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 31 | 9 | 40 | 38 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 51 | 14 | 65 | 65 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 22 | 2 | 24 | 33 |
| Custodial Arrests | 55 | 16 | 71 | N/A |
| Total Citations | 241 | 265 | 506 | 478 |
| Total Warnings | 900 | 512 | 1,412 | 1,286 |
| Cash Seized | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Injury Accidents | 4 | 7 | 11 | 20 |
| Fatal Accidents | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| # of Fatalities | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fatal Crashes:
None
Injury Crashes:
At 2:29 p.m. Sunday, Deadwood Ave N & Tatanka Rd in Rapid City: A 2024 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 50-year-old male (Unit 1), was driving westbound on Tatanka Rd attempting to turn south on Deadwood Ave with a 53-year-old female passenger. A 2009 GMC Yukon SUV, operated by a 43-year-old female, (Unit 2) was traveling southbound on Deadwood Ave. Unit 1 did not yield and collided with Unit 2 on the driver’s side of the vehicle as it turned. Both the driver and passenger of Unit 1 were transported to Monument Health Rapid City with non-life-threatening injuries
At 6:35 p.m. Sunday, South Dakota Highway 79, mile marker 61: A 2017 Chevrolet Trax SUV, operated by a 51-year-old female (Unit 1), turned north on SD 79 from Gumbo Lilly in front of a 2001 Jeep Wrangler SUV, operated by a 62-year-old male (Unit 2). Unit 2 had a 69-year-old female passenger. Unit 1 slowed due to a male being in the roadway. Unit 2 attempted to avoid a collision but collided with Unit 1. The passenger of Unit 2 received minor injuries.
At 7:54 p.m. Sunday, U.S. Highway 385, mile marker 118: A 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 51-year-old male, was traveling southbound near mile marker 118 on U.S. 385 with a 51-year-old female passenger. A deer entered the roadway and was struck by the motorcycle. Both the driver and passenger were transported to Lead-Deadwood Monument Health with non-life-threatening injuries.
At 6:03 p.m. Sunday, U.S. Highway 16, mile marker 39: A 1993 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 32-year-old male (Unit 1), was traveling west on U.S. 16 near mile marker 39. A 1972 Pontiac LeMans passenger car, operated by a 77-year-old male (Unit 2), did not yield and crossed U.S. 16 from Reno Gulch Rd in front of Unit 1. Unit 1 collided with the side of Unit 2. Unit 1’s driver was separated from his motorcycle. He was wearing a helmet and was transported to Monument Health of Rapid City with non-life-threatening injuries.
All information released so far is only preliminary.
The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
Aug. 9, 2026:
Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026, to 6 a.m. Sunday, August 9, 2026
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 17 | 4 | 21 | 21 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 22 | 10 | 32 | 31 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 13 | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Custodial Arrests | 30 | 7 | 37 | N/A |
| Total Citations | 116 | 144 | 260 | 252 |
| Total Warnings | 476 | 236 | 713 | 592 |
| Cash Seized | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Injury Accidents | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
| Fatal Accidents | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| # of Fatalities | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fatal Crashes:
At approximately 4:41 p.m. Saturday, U.S. 85, mile marker 35: A 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle, operated by a 72-year-old male, was traveling north on U.S. 85 near mile marker 35. The driver braked when approaching a turning motorcycle in front of him. The driver lost control of the vehicle and became separated from the motorcycle. The driver was transported to Monument Health in Spearfish. The driver sustained fatal injuries.
Injury Crashes:
At 9:19 a.m. Saturday, US Highway 16A, mile marker 33: A 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by a 68-year-old male (Unit 1) was driving westbound on US 16A near MM 33. A 2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by a 60-year-old male (Unit 2) was driving westbound in front of Unit 1 with a 61-year-old female passenger. Unit 2 slowed for traffic and Unit 1 was unable to slow and collided with the rear of Unit 2. All riders were wearing helmets and received non-life-threatening injuries.
At 11:20 a.m. Saturday, N Rochford Rd and US 14A: A 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 67-year-old male, was traveling in a group, northbound on N Rochford Rd, near its intersection with US 14A. The driver entered a left curve and lost control. The driver became separated from the motorcycle and came to final rest on the northbound shoulder. He was not wearing a helmet. He was life-flighted to Rapid City Monument Health with serious injuries.
At 11:46 a.m. Saturday, US Highway 14A, mile marker 32: A 2018 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 59-year-old male, was driving eastbound on Highway 14A near mile marker 32. The driver failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and enter the ditch. The driver was separated from his motorcycle. The driver was transported to Lead-Deadwood Monument Health for treatment of his injuries.
At 4:50 p.m. Saturday, US Highway 14A, mile marker 47: A 2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycle (Unit 1), operated by a 54-year-old male, was traveling east on US 14A. An unidentified vehicle was westbound and crossed the center of the roadway, making contact with the male driver of Unit 1. The driver of Unit 1 was transported to Monument Health for treatment of his injuries.
At 6:32 p.m. Saturday, South Dakota Highway 44, mile marker 34: A 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 39-year-old male, (Unit 1) was traveling westbound near mile marker 34 on South Dakota 44 with a 28-year-old female passenger. A 2019 Subaru Forester, operated by a 66-year-old female (Unit 2), was in front of Unit 1 attempting to make a left turn. Unit 1 switched lanes and collided with Unit 2 as it turned. Driver 2 was transported to Monument Health for treatment of minor injuries.
At 6:48 p.m. Saturday, US Highway 16, mile maker 59: A 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 69-year-old male, was westbound on US 16 near mile marker 59. The motorcycle’s rear tire failed, and the driver was unable to maintain control and became separated from the motorcycle. He was wearing a helmet and was transported to Monument Health for treatment of his injuries.
At 7:34 p.m. Saturday, South Dakota Highway 44, mile marker 59: A 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 45-year-old female (Unit 1), was traveling eastbound on Interstate 90 and was took exit 59. A 2007 Toyota Camry, operated by a 60-year-old female (Unit 2), was in front of Unit 1 and was slowing. Driver 1 lost control of the motorcycle and became separated from the motorcycle. Unit 1 collided with the rear of Unit 1. Driver 1 was not wearing a helmet and was transported to Monument Health in Rapid City for treatment of her injuries.
All information released so far is only preliminary.
The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
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