Shanagolden, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shanagolden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shanagolden 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.
Ashland County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Shanagolden 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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.0%).
Road surface: 18.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Shanagolden since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Shanagolden 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
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 |
Shanagolden at a glance
| Population | 129 |
| Land area | 89.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54527) | $55,476 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54527) | $132,771 |
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 Shanagolden
How many truck crashes happen in Shanagolden?
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 Shanagolden?
Truck crashes in Ashland County peak in September, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shanagolden?
Since 2015, Ashland County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Shanagolden compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 24.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ashland County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Shanagolden?
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.