Oliver, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oliver: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oliver and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Wisconsin
Douglas County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Douglas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Wisconsin on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Douglas County: 1 in 145 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 157 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Oliver since 2015, this page uses Douglas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.2%).
18.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-2 leads within 10 miles of Oliver with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-4 (1), Ogden Ave (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Oliver fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-2, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
| CR-4 | 1 |
| Ogden Ave | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 002 | 41 |
| Ush 053 | 22 |
| Sth 035 | 12 |
| E 2Nd St | 6 |
| Cth A | 5 |
| 28Th St | 3 |
| Brietzman Lake Rd | 3 |
| Cth B | 3 |
Oliver at a glance
| Population | 417 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 201 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54880) | $68,275 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54880) | $187,652 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 19 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -22% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -10% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oliver
How many truck accidents are there in Oliver?
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (63 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oliver?
NHTSA data shows US-2 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oliver since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oliver?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oliver?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Oliver compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oliver?
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.