Aurora Town, Florence County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aurora Town, Florence County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aurora Town, Florence County and Florence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Florence County numbers.
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.
Florence County at a glance: 12.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 34 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Florence County. They injured 13 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 122 days.
Aurora Town, Florence County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Florence County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
27.3% 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 within 10 miles of Aurora since 2015: US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.9% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Aurora Town, Florence County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- With 27.3% 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
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 Florence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 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 |
Aurora Town, Florence County at a glance
| Population | 1,005 |
| Land area | 38.0 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54151) | $69,511 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54151) | $135,470 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aurora Town, Florence County
How many truck crashes happen in Aurora Town, Florence County?
Since 2015, 34 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Florence County (13 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Aurora Town, 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 Aurora Town, Florence County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Florence County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Aurora Town, Florence County compared 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 Aurora Town, Florence 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.