Franks Field, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franks Field: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franks Field 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 |
Ashland County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Ashland County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 93 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Franks Field 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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.0%).
18.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franks Field since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Franks Field fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashland County.
- With 18.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 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 |
Franks Field at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
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 Franks Field
How many truck accidents are there in Franks Field?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ashland County (23 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Franks Field?
Truck crashes in Ashland County peak in September, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franks Field?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ashland County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Franks Field compare 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 Franks Field?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.