Daniels, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Daniels: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Daniels 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 sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Burnett County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burnett County. They injured 27 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 89 days.
Daniels had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Burnett County numbers.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Daniels happened on SR-70 (1); 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 Daniels 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.
- 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 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 |
Daniels at a glance
| Population | 702 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54872) | $60,787 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54872) | $230,647 |
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 Daniels
How common are truck crashes in Daniels?
48 truck crashes have been reported in Burnett County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Daniels?
The worst month is September: 16.7% of truck crashes in Burnett County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Daniels?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burnett County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Daniels compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
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 Daniels?
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.