Clearfield, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clearfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clearfield and Juneau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Juneau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 643 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Juneau County compares with Wisconsin
Juneau County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Juneau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Juneau County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 212.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Juneau County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Juneau County: 1 in 123 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Juneau County has recorded 643 truck crashes since 2015, with 355 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Clearfield had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Juneau County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-80 (2) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Clearfield fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Juneau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Juneau County) |
|---|---|
| I-090 | 411 |
| SR-090 | 23 |
| Sth 082 | 23 |
| Sth 080 | 16 |
| Ush 012 | 14 |
| Sth 058 | 13 |
| Sth 021 | 12 |
| Parking Lot | 9 |
Clearfield at a glance
| Population | 713 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53950) | $72,768 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53950) | $194,469 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Juneau 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 | 32 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +35% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 48 | +9% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 52 | +9% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 52 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, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clearfield
How many truck accidents are there in Clearfield?
643 truck crashes have been reported in Juneau County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 355 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clearfield?
I-90 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clearfield since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clearfield?
Truck crashes in Juneau County peak in February, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clearfield?
Since 2015, Juneau County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clearfield compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 212.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Juneau County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clearfield?
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.