Long Lake Town, Florence County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Long Lake Town, Florence County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Long Lake 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Florence County: 12.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Florence County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 122 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Long Lake Town, Florence County since 2015, this page uses Florence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Long Lake since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Long Lake Town, Florence County 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.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Long Lake Town, Florence County at a glance
| Population | 176 |
| Land area | 33.9 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54542) | $46,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54542) | $120,888 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Long Lake Town, Florence County
How many truck crashes happen in Long Lake Town, Florence County?
Florence County has had 34 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Long Lake Town, Florence County?
Truck crashes in Florence County peak in February, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Long Lake Town, Florence County?
Since 2015, Florence County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Long Lake Town, Florence County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 64.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Florence County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Long Lake 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.