Knight, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Knight: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Knight 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Iron County is lower 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.
Iron County at a glance: 16.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 27 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iron County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Knight since 2015; patterns below come from Iron County as a whole.
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.
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 Knight since 2015 were spread across roads: Island Lake Rd (1).
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 Knight fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 50.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
Knight at a glance
| Population | 212 |
| Land area | 94.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54536) | $57,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54536) | $61,785 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Knight
How common are truck crashes in Knight?
Iron County has had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Knight?
January has the most truck crashes in Iron County, 25.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Knight?
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 Knight compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Iron County has 35.0 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Knight?
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.