Eaton Town, Clark County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eaton Town, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eaton Town, Clark County and Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clark County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 367 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Wisconsin
Clark County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Clark County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clark County at a glance: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 367 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Eaton Town, Clark County had 17 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clark County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eaton since 2015: CR-K (1) and SR-73 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Eaton Town, Clark County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 21.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-K | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 029 | 84 |
| Sth 073 | 26 |
| Ush 010 | 24 |
| Sth 013 | 17 |
| Cth K | 14 |
| Cth | 14 |
| Sth 095 | 12 |
| SR-029 | 9 |
Eaton Town, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 708 |
| Land area | 33.5 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54437) | $67,097 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54437) | $159,456 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 23 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 29 | +23% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 30 | +4% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | +10% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eaton Town, Clark County
How common are truck crashes in Eaton Town, Clark County?
367 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 204 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eaton Town, Clark County?
The worst month is December: 15.5% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eaton Town, Clark County?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eaton Town, Clark County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 95.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eaton Town, Clark County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.