Agenda, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Agenda: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Agenda and Ashland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ashland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Ashland County compares with Wisconsin
Ashland County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashland County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Ashland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Ashland County: September 15.2% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Ashland County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 93 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Agenda since 2015; patterns below come from Ashland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (2.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Agenda since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Agenda fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 18.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ashland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashland County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 002 | 12 |
| Sth 013 | 7 |
| Cth Gg | 2 |
| SR-013 | 2 |
| Sth 077 | 2 |
| Sth 169 | 2 |
| 23Rd Ave | 1 |
| Augustine Rd | 1 |
Agenda at a glance
| Population | 376 |
| Land area | 88.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54514) | $70,769 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54514) | $166,033 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashland 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +24% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +6% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -54% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Agenda
How many truck crashes happen in Agenda?
Ashland County has had 46 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Agenda?
Truck crashes in Ashland County peak in September, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Agenda?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Agenda compared with Wisconsin?
Ashland County records 24.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Agenda?
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.