Eau Claire County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eau Claire County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 677 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eau Claire County compares with Wisconsin
Eau Claire County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eau Claire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 74% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Eau Claire County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Eau Claire County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 17.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Eau Claire County. They injured 388 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (17.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
25.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Eau Claire County since 2015: CR-II (1), I-94 (1) and US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Eau Claire County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eau Claire County.
- 25.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Eau Claire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Eau Claire County) |
|---|---|
| CR-II | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eau Claire County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 356 |
| Ush 012 | 57 |
| Ush 053 | 28 |
| Sth 093 | 23 |
| Sth 312 | 12 |
| Sth 037 | 10 |
| Cth H | 9 |
| SR-094 | 8 |
Eau Claire County at a glance
| Population | 108,830 |
| Land area | 637.9 sq mi |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,652 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eau Claire 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 | 42 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 46 | +10% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 53 | +14% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 58 | +11% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Eau Claire County
ZIP codes in Eau Claire County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Eau Claire County
How many truck accidents are there in Eau Claire County?
Eau Claire County has had 677 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 388 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eau Claire County?
The worst month is December: 17.6% of truck crashes in Eau Claire County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eau Claire County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Eau Claire County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Eau Claire County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 53.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eau Claire County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eau Claire County?
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.