Barron County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barron County compares with Wisconsin
Barron County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Barron County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Barron County: 8.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Barron County has recorded 204 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 20.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-8 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-48 (3), US-53 (3) and CR-I 6Th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Barron County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 20.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Barron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Barron County) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 7 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| US-53 | 3 |
| CR-I 6Th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barron County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 37 |
| Ush 053 | 37 |
| Ush 063 | 9 |
| Sth 048 | 7 |
| Cth P | 7 |
| Cth Ss | 6 |
| 23Rd St | 5 |
| Cth I | 5 |
Barron County at a glance
| Population | 46,810 |
| Land area | 863.1 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,276 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barron 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | -17% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | +38% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | -19% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Barron County
How many truck crashes happen in Barron County?
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barron County (81 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Barron County?
NHTSA data shows US-8 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Barron County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Barron County?
Truck crashes in Barron County peak in October, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Barron County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barron County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Barron County compared with Wisconsin?
Barron County records 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Barron County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.