Fern, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fern: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fern 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Florence County is lower on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher 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
Florence County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 122 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Fern since 2015, this page uses Florence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.5% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fern since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-101 (1) and US-2 (1).
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 Fern fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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
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 Florence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-101 | 1 |
| US-2 | 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 |
Fern at a glance
| Population | 189 |
| Land area | 33.6 sq mi |
| Density | 6 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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fern
How many truck crashes happen in Fern?
Since 2015, 34 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Florence County (13 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Fern?
The worst month is February: 14.7% of truck crashes in Florence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fern?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Florence County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Fern compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Florence County has 64.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fern?
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.