Sand Pillow, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sand Pillow: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sand Pillow and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 460 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Wisconsin
Jackson County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 186.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 42.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 2.0× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Jackson County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jackson County: 42.6% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 20.9% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 460 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sand Pillow since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 53.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sand Pillow since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (2), SR-95 (2) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Sand Pillow fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- With 25.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| SR-95 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 304 |
| Ush 012 | 19 |
| Sth 054 | 19 |
| SR-094 | 17 |
| Sth 095 | 13 |
| Ush 010 | 8 |
| Parking Lot | 7 |
| Cth G | 3 |
Sand Pillow at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54615) | $67,033 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54615) | $197,305 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 28 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 35 | +25% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 40 | +25% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sand Pillow
How many truck crashes happen in Sand Pillow?
460 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 160 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sand Pillow?
December has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sand Pillow?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jackson County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sand Pillow compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 186.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sand Pillow?
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.