Florence, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Florence 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 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
Florence County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 122 days.
Only 19 truck crashes were reported in Florence since 2015; patterns below come from Florence County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Florence since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Florence 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.
- 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Florence at a glance
| Population | 2,158 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 797 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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Florence
How many truck accidents are there in Florence?
Florence County has had 34 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Florence?
The worst month is February: 14.7% of truck crashes in Florence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Florence?
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 Florence compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 64.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Florence County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Florence?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.