Ainsworth, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ainsworth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ainsworth and Langlade County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Langlade County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Langlade County compares with Wisconsin
Langlade County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Langlade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Langlade County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 14.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Langlade County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Langlade County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Langlade County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Ainsworth since 2015; patterns below come from Langlade County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ainsworth since 2015: US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Ainsworth fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Langlade County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- With 14.5% 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
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 Langlade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Langlade County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 045 | 23 |
| Sth 064 | 11 |
| Sth 055 | 8 |
| Cth B | 2 |
| SR-045 | 2 |
| Sth 047 | 2 |
| 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| Amron Ave | 1 |
Ainsworth at a glance
| Population | 484 |
| Land area | 69.3 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54462) | $92,981 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54462) | $240,068 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Langlade 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 | 11 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | -23% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -37% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +31% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ainsworth
How common are truck crashes in Ainsworth?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Langlade County (57 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ainsworth?
September has the most truck crashes in Langlade County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ainsworth?
Since 2015, Langlade County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Ainsworth compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Langlade County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ainsworth?
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.