Washburn, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washburn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washburn 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
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.
Washburn had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bayfield County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 17.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (1.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washburn 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 Washburn fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 33.3% 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
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 |
Washburn at a glance
| Population | 2,055 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 525 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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Washburn
How many truck crashes happen in Washburn?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bayfield County (38 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washburn?
January has the most truck crashes in Bayfield County, 17.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washburn?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Bayfield County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Washburn compared with Wisconsin?
Bayfield County records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washburn?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.