Union Town, Eau Claire County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Town, Eau Claire County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union Town, Eau Claire County and Eau Claire County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Eau Claire County numbers.
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 sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Eau Claire County at a glance: December worst month: 17.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 677 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eau Claire County since 2015: 388 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 118 truck crashes reported in Union Town, Eau Claire County since 2015, this page uses Eau Claire County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (17.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 54.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Union is SR-29, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-II (1), CR-N (1) and Hogarth St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Union Town, Eau Claire County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eau Claire County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 25.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Eau Claire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-II | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| Hogarth St | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
| US-53 | 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 |
Union Town, Eau Claire County at a glance
| Population | 2,571 |
| Land area | 26.7 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54703) | $71,518 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54703) | $243,670 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Town, Eau Claire County
How common are truck crashes in Union Town, Eau Claire County?
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eau Claire County (388 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Town, Eau Claire County?
SR-29 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Town, Eau Claire County?
Truck crashes in Eau Claire County peak in December, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union Town, 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 Union Town, 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 Union Town, 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.