Mole Lake, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mole Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mole Lake and Forest County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Forest County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Forest County compares with Wisconsin
Forest County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forest County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forest County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 6.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 69% below the state |
Forest County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Forest County at a glance: January 27.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Forest County has recorded 33 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mole Lake since 2015, this page uses Forest County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 27.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 58.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 21.2% of truck crashes.
35.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mole Lake since 2015: US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Mole Lake fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 32.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.5% 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 Forest County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forest County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 7 |
| Sth 055 | 4 |
| Cth | 3 |
| Sth 070 | 3 |
| Cth G | 2 |
| Sth 032 | 2 |
| Blackwell Junction Rd | 1 |
| Cth B | 1 |
Mole Lake at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54520) | $60,031 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54520) | $171,235 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forest 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 2 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +39% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mole Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Mole Lake?
Forest County has had 33 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 16 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mole Lake?
Truck crashes in Forest County peak in January, with 27.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mole Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Forest County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Mole Lake compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Forest County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mole Lake?
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.