Gingles, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gingles: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gingles 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Ashland County at a glance: September 15.2% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ashland County. They injured 23 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 93 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Gingles 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across 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 Gingles since 2015 were spread across roads: Ondossagon Rd (1).
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 Gingles 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 |
Gingles at a glance
| Population | 756 |
| Land area | 39.0 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gingles
How many truck accidents are there in Gingles?
46 truck crashes have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 23 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gingles?
The worst month is September: 15.2% of truck crashes in Ashland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gingles?
Since 2015, Ashland County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gingles compare with Wisconsin?
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 Gingles?
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.