Sand Lake Town, Burnett County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sand Lake Town, Burnett County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sand Lake 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 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.
What stands out in Burnett County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 48 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burnett County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 89 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Sand Lake 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (14.6%).
Road surface: 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sand Lake since 2015: SR-35 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Sand Lake Town, Burnett County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnett County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-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 |
Sand Lake Town, Burnett County at a glance
| Population | 607 |
| Land area | 32.8 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54893) | $56,129 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54893) | $233,542 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sand Lake Town, Burnett County
How many truck accidents are there in Sand Lake Town, Burnett County?
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 Sand Lake Town, Burnett County?
Truck crashes in Burnett County peak in September, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sand Lake Town, Burnett County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Burnett County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Sand Lake Town, 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sand Lake 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.