Cleveland Town, Chippewa County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cleveland Town, Chippewa County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cleveland Town, Chippewa County 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Chippewa County at a glance: 1 in 114 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Chippewa County has recorded 352 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Cleveland Town, Chippewa County since 2015; patterns below come from Chippewa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
17.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cleveland since 2015 were spread across roads: 125th Ave (1) and SR-178 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Cleveland Town, Chippewa County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 17.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chippewa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 125th Ave | 1 |
| SR-178 | 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 |
Cleveland Town, Chippewa County at a glance
| Population | 883 |
| Land area | 54.1 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54748) | $78,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54748) | $240,152 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cleveland Town, Chippewa County
How many truck crashes happen in Cleveland Town, Chippewa County?
352 truck crashes have been reported in Chippewa County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 126 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleveland Town, Chippewa County?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Chippewa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cleveland Town, Chippewa County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Chippewa County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Cleveland Town, Chippewa County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chippewa County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cleveland Town, Chippewa County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.