Tripp, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tripp: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tripp 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bayfield County: 33.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bayfield County. They injured 38 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tripp since 2015, this page uses Bayfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
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 Tripp happened on US-2 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Tripp fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bayfield County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 2 |
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 |
Tripp at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Land area | 34.6 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54847) | $68,795 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54847) | $266,388 |
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. 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 Tripp
How many truck accidents are there in Tripp?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Bayfield County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 38 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tripp?
January has the most truck crashes in Bayfield County, 17.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tripp?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bayfield County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Tripp compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Bayfield County has 29.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tripp?
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.