Bayview, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bayview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bayview and Bayfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bayfield County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bayfield County compares with Wisconsin
Bayfield County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bayfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bayfield County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Wisconsin, Bayfield County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bayfield County: 33.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 58 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bayfield County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bayview since 2015, this page uses Bayfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
33.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bayview since 2015 were spread across roads: Ondossagon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Bayview fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bayfield County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.3% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bayfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ondossagon Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bayfield County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 002 | 14 |
| Sth 013 | 6 |
| SR-002 | 5 |
| Ush 063 | 4 |
| Sth 027 | 3 |
| Cth | 2 |
| Cth B | 2 |
| Federal Forest 236 Rd | 2 |
Bayview at a glance
| Population | 535 |
| Land area | 41.7 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54891) | $70,536 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54891) | $208,568 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bayfield 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -31% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -34% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bayview
How common are truck crashes in Bayview?
Bayfield County has had 58 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bayview?
January has the most truck crashes in Bayfield County, 17.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bayview?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Bayfield County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bayview compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bayfield County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bayview?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.