Tilden, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tilden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tilden 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. 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Chippewa County has recorded 352 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Tilden since 2015, this page uses Chippewa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 17.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-53 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by 125th Ave (1), CR-F (1) and CR-N (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 Tilden fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-53 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-53 | 2 |
| 125th Ave | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| Hogarth St | 1 |
| Olson Dr | 1 |
| SR-178 | 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 |
Tilden at a glance
| Population | 1,528 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54729) | $75,809 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54729) | $282,934 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tilden
How many truck crashes happen in Tilden?
352 truck crashes have been reported in Chippewa County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 126 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Tilden?
NHTSA data shows US-53 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tilden since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tilden?
February has the most truck crashes in Chippewa County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tilden?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chippewa County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tilden compared with Wisconsin?
Chippewa County records 45.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tilden?
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.