Dewey Town, Burnett County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dewey Town, Burnett County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dewey 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher 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
Police reported 48 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burnett County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 89 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Dewey Town, Burnett County since 2015, this page uses Burnett County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Dewey.
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 Dewey Town, Burnett County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Dewey Town, Burnett County at a glance
| Population | 573 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54845) | $49,464 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54845) | $133,862 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dewey Town, Burnett County
How common are truck crashes in Dewey Town, 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 Dewey Town, Burnett County?
September has the most truck crashes in Burnett County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dewey Town, Burnett County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burnett County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Dewey Town, Burnett County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burnett County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dewey Town, Burnett County?
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.