Commonwealth, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Commonwealth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Commonwealth 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 34 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Florence County. They injured 13 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 122 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Commonwealth since 2015, this page uses Florence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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%).
27.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Commonwealth happened on US-2 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 Commonwealth fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
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 |
Commonwealth at a glance
| Population | 403 |
| Land area | 42.5 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54121) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54121) | $192,966 |
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 Commonwealth
How many truck crashes happen in Commonwealth?
34 truck crashes have been reported in Florence County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 13 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Commonwealth?
The worst month is February: 14.7% of truck crashes in Florence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Commonwealth?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Florence County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Commonwealth compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Florence County has 64.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Commonwealth?
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.