Anderson Town, Iron County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anderson Town, Iron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anderson Town, Iron County and Iron County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Iron County numbers.
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 sits below Wisconsin on 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.
The headline for Iron County: 16.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Iron County has recorded 27 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 167 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Anderson Town, Iron County since 2015; patterns below come from Iron County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (25.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 75.0% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 14.8% of truck crashes.
50.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Anderson since 2015 were spread across roads: Island Lake Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Anderson Town, Iron County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 50.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Island Lake Rd | 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 |
Anderson Town, Iron County at a glance
| Population | 52 |
| Land area | 83.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54565) | $38,125 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anderson Town, Iron County
How common are truck crashes in Anderson Town, Iron County?
Iron County has had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Anderson Town, Iron County?
The worst month is January: 25.9% of truck crashes in Iron County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Anderson Town, Iron County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iron County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Anderson Town, Iron County compare 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 Anderson Town, Iron County?
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.