Wausau, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wausau: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wausau and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 184 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Florida
Washington County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Florida, Washington County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Washington County: 8.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 184 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wausau since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wausau since 2015: I-10 (2), CR-279 (1) and SR-77 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Wausau fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 2 |
| CR-279 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 26 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 17 |
| State Road 77 | 17 |
| State Road 79 | 16 |
| I-10(State Road 8) | 12 |
| State Road 20 | 9 |
| SR-77 | 5 |
| State Road 8 | 5 |
Wausau at a glance
| Population | 390 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 339 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32463) | $64,643 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 15 | +16% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wausau
How many truck accidents are there in Wausau?
Since 2015, 184 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (75 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wausau?
The worst month is April: 12.0% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wausau?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wausau compared with Florida?
Washington County records 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wausau?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.