Sigel Town, Chippewa County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sigel Town, Chippewa County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sigel 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Chippewa County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Chippewa County: 1 in 114 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.7% across 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.
Sigel Town, Chippewa County had 12 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
February has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for 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 Sigel since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-S (1), Olson Dr (1), SR-178 (1), SR-27 (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Sigel Town, Chippewa County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chippewa County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.4% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-S | 1 |
| Olson Dr | 1 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 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 |
Sigel Town, Chippewa County at a glance
| Population | 1,164 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54727) | $81,575 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54727) | $226,251 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sigel Town, Chippewa County
How common are truck crashes in Sigel Town, Chippewa County?
Since 2015, 352 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chippewa County (126 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Sigel Town, Chippewa County?
Truck crashes in Chippewa County peak in February, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sigel Town, Chippewa County?
Since 2015, Chippewa County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sigel Town, Chippewa County compared with Wisconsin?
Chippewa County records 45.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sigel Town, Chippewa County?
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.