Iron County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 27 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iron County compares with Wisconsin
Iron County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iron County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 75.0% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.7× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Iron County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Iron County at a glance: 16.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 27 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iron County. They injured 14 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 25.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 75.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 50.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Iron County since 2015: US-51 (2), Island Lake Rd (1) and US-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Iron County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 50.0% 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 Iron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Iron County) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
| Island Lake Rd | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iron County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 051 | 8 |
| Ush 002 | 7 |
| 5Th Ave | 1 |
| Cth Ff | 1 |
| Fisher Lake Rd West | 1 |
| Island Lake Rd | 1 |
| Parking Lot | 1 |
| S Island Lake Rd | 1 |
Iron County at a glance
| Population | 6,235 |
| Land area | 758.2 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,800 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iron 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 3 | -28% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -32% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Iron County
ZIP codes in Iron County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Iron County
How many truck crashes happen in Iron County?
Since 2015, 27 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iron County (14 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Iron County?
January has the most truck crashes in Iron County, 25.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Iron County?
Since 2015, Iron County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Iron County compared with Wisconsin?
Iron County records 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Iron County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.