Clinton Town, Barron County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton Town, Barron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton Town, Barron County and Barron County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barron County numbers.
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 |
Barron County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Barron County: 8.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barron County. They injured 81 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Clinton Town, Barron County since 2015, this page uses Barron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-8 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-48 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Clinton Town, Barron County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-8, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 20.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 5 |
| SR-48 | 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 |
Clinton Town, Barron County at a glance
| Population | 871 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54805) | $59,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54805) | $191,358 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton Town, Barron County
How common are truck crashes in Clinton Town, Barron County?
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barron County (81 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clinton Town, Barron County?
US-8 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clinton Town, Barron County?
The worst month is October: 12.7% of truck crashes in Barron County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clinton Town, Barron County?
Since 2015, Barron County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clinton Town, Barron County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barron County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clinton Town, Barron County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.