Florence County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence 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
1 of 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Florence County compares with Wisconsin
Florence County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Florence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Florence County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Florence County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Florence County: 12.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 34 crashes involving commercial trucks in Florence County since 2015: 13 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 122 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 48.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Florence County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (2) and SR-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Florence County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Florence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Florence County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Florence County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 002 | 11 |
| Cth U | 4 |
| Sth 070 | 3 |
| Sth 101 | 3 |
| Cth | 2 |
| SR-002 | 2 |
| Bradles Blvd | 1 |
| Cth B | 1 |
Florence County at a glance
| Population | 4,673 |
| Land area | 488.0 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,453 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Florence 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -20% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +47% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +44% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Florence County
ZIP codes in Florence County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Florence County
How common are truck crashes in Florence County?
Since 2015, 34 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Florence County (13 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence County?
February has the most truck crashes in Florence County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Florence County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Florence County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Florence County compare with Wisconsin?
Florence County records 64.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Florence County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.