Bloomer, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloomer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bloomer and Chippewa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chippewa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 352 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chippewa County compares with Wisconsin
Chippewa County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chippewa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Chippewa County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Chippewa County at a glance: 1 in 114 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 352 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chippewa County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Bloomer had 18 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Chippewa County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bloomer since 2015: 125th Ave (1) and SR-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Bloomer fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chippewa County.
- 17.4% 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 Chippewa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 125th Ave | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chippewa County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 029 | 107 |
| Ush 053 | 43 |
| Sth 064 | 15 |
| Sth 027 | 11 |
| Cth X | 9 |
| Sth 040 | 9 |
| Sth 124 | 9 |
| Sth 178 | 9 |
Bloomer at a glance
| Population | 3,646 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,252 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54724) | $72,391 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54724) | $244,698 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chippewa 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 | 28 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 30 | +2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 29 | -2% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloomer
How common are truck crashes in Bloomer?
Since 2015, 352 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chippewa County (126 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Bloomer?
Truck crashes in Chippewa County peak in February, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bloomer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Chippewa County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bloomer compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Chippewa County has 45.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bloomer?
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.