Danbury, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Danbury 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). It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Burnett County at a glance: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.7%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Burnett County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 89 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Danbury since 2015; patterns below come from Burnett County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Danbury since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Danbury fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Danbury at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54830) | $66,941 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54830) | $267,451 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Danbury
How many truck accidents are there in Danbury?
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burnett County (27 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Danbury?
The worst month is September: 16.7% of truck crashes in Burnett County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Danbury?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Burnett County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Danbury compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Burnett County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Danbury?
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.