Homestead, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Homestead: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Homestead 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Florence County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 122 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Homestead 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Homestead since 2015: SR-101 (1) and US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Homestead 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-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 |
Homestead at a glance
| Population | 394 |
| Land area | 53.9 sq mi |
| Density | 7 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 Homestead
How common are truck crashes in Homestead?
Since 2015, 34 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Florence County (13 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Homestead?
The worst month is February: 14.7% of truck crashes in Florence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Homestead?
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 Homestead compared with Wisconsin?
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 Homestead?
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.