Superior, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Superior: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Superior 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 |
Douglas County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Douglas County at a glance: 1 in 145 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
With 92 truck crashes reported in Superior 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-2 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 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 Superior 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| 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 |
Superior at a glance
| Population | 26,620 |
| Land area | 36.6 sq mi |
| Density | 727 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Superior
How many truck accidents are there in Superior?
157 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 63 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Superior?
NHTSA data shows US-2 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Superior since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Superior?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Superior?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Superior compare with Wisconsin?
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 Superior?
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.