Hustler, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hustler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hustler 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 |
Juneau County sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Juneau County: 1 in 123 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 643 crashes involving commercial trucks in Juneau County since 2015: 355 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Hustler had 0 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
Truck crashes peak in February (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-71 (2) and SR-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Hustler fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Juneau County.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 15.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Juneau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| SR-82 | 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 |
Hustler at a glance
| Population | 163 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54637) | $50,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54637) | $135,004 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hustler
How common are truck crashes in Hustler?
643 truck crashes have been reported in Juneau County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 355 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hustler?
I-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hustler since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hustler?
February has the most truck crashes in Juneau County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hustler?
Since 2015, Juneau County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hustler compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Juneau County has 212.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hustler?
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.