Pilsen, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pilsen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pilsen 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 |
Bayfield County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Bayfield County at a glance: 33.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Bayfield County has recorded 58 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
Pilsen had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bayfield County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Pilsen happened on US-2 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Pilsen 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) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 3 |
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 |
Pilsen at a glance
| Population | 226 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pilsen
How many truck crashes happen in Pilsen?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bayfield County (38 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Pilsen?
The worst month is January: 17.2% of truck crashes in Bayfield County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pilsen?
Since 2015, Bayfield County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pilsen compared with Wisconsin?
Bayfield County records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pilsen?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.