Maple Grove Town, Barron County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maple Grove Town, Barron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maple Grove 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Barron County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Barron County: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barron County. They injured 81 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Maple Grove Town, Barron County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Barron County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-8 leads within 10 miles of Maple Grove with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-I 6Th Ave (1) and US-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Maple Grove Town, Barron County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barron County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 6 |
| CR-I 6Th Ave | 1 |
| US-53 | 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 |
Maple Grove Town, Barron County at a glance
| Population | 872 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54733) | $58,421 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54733) | $170,005 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maple Grove Town, Barron County
How common are truck crashes in Maple Grove Town, 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 Maple Grove Town, Barron County?
US-8 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Maple Grove since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Maple Grove Town, 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 Maple Grove Town, Barron County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Barron County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Maple Grove 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Maple Grove Town, 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.