Anderson Town, Burnett County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anderson Town, Burnett County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anderson Town, Burnett County and Burnett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burnett County numbers.
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 |
Burnett County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Burnett County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 89 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Anderson Town, Burnett County since 2015; patterns below come from Burnett County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 31.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Anderson happened on SR-70 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Anderson Town, Burnett County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 35.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 20.0% 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 Burnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 2 |
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 |
Anderson Town, Burnett County at a glance
| Population | 429 |
| Land area | 62.8 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54840) | $63,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54840) | $187,532 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anderson Town, Burnett County
How common are truck crashes in Anderson Town, Burnett County?
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burnett County (27 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Anderson Town, Burnett County?
September has the most truck crashes in Burnett County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Anderson Town, Burnett County?
Since 2015, Burnett County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Anderson Town, Burnett County compare with Wisconsin?
Burnett County records 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Anderson Town, 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.