Burnett County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burnett County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burnett County compares with Wisconsin
Burnett County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burnett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burnett County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 6.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 68% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Burnett County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Burnett County at a glance: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.7%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Burnett County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 89 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Burnett County happened on SR-70 (2) and SR-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Burnett County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnett County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 20.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Burnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Burnett County) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burnett County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 070 | 13 |
| Sth 035 | 6 |
| Cth D | 2 |
| Cth H | 2 |
| Park St | 2 |
| Sth 048 | 2 |
| Big Bear Lake Rd | 1 |
| Cth A | 1 |
Burnett County at a glance
| Population | 17,187 |
| Land area | 821.6 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,183 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burnett 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -18% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +23% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -19% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Burnett County
ZIP codes in Burnett County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Burnett County
How common are truck crashes in Burnett County?
Burnett County has had 48 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burnett County?
September has the most truck crashes in Burnett County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Burnett County?
Since 2015, Burnett County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Burnett County compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burnett County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Burnett County?
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.