Stanfold, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stanfold: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stanfold 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. 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 204 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barron County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Stanfold since 2015, this page uses Barron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
20.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across 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 (2) and US-53 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Stanfold 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.
- 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
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.
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 | 5 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| US-53 | 2 |
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 |
Stanfold at a glance
| Population | 702 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54868) | $64,318 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54868) | $228,072 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stanfold
How common are truck crashes in Stanfold?
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barron County (81 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Stanfold?
Since 2015, US-8 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stanfold: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stanfold?
Truck crashes in Barron County peak in October, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stanfold?
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 Stanfold 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 Stanfold?
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.