Norwood, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norwood 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 runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Langlade County at a glance: September worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Norwood since 2015, this page uses Langlade County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
14.5% 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 Norwood since 2015 were spread across roads: US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Norwood fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.5% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter 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 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 |
Norwood at a glance
| Population | 905 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54464) | $122,083 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Norwood
How common are truck crashes in Norwood?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Langlade County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 57 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Norwood?
September has the most truck crashes in Langlade County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Norwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Langlade County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Norwood compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Langlade County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Norwood?
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.