Solon Springs, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Solon Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Solon Springs 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Douglas County at a glance: 1 in 145 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Solon Springs 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%).
November through March accounts for 51.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Solon Springs since 2015: US-53 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Solon Springs fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 18.8% 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
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-53 | 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 |
Solon Springs at a glance
| Population | 679 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 434 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54873) | $88,359 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54873) | $253,086 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Solon Springs
How many truck accidents are there in Solon Springs?
Douglas County has had 157 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Solon Springs?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Solon Springs?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Solon Springs compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Solon Springs?
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.