Bayfront, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bayfront: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bayfront 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
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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Ashland County at a glance: September worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ashland County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bayfront since 2015, this page uses Ashland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bayfront happened on Ondossagon Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Bayfront 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ondossagon Rd | 1 |
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 |
Bayfront at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54806) | $64,864 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54806) | $183,257 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bayfront
How many truck crashes happen in Bayfront?
46 truck crashes have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 23 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bayfront?
September has the most truck crashes in Ashland County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bayfront?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Bayfront compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashland County has 24.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bayfront?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.