Price, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Price: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Price 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 sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Langlade County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 75 crashes involving commercial trucks in Langlade County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Price 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Price 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 Price fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Langlade County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 14.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
Price at a glance
| Population | 224 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54418) | $80,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54418) | $194,800 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Price
How common are truck crashes in Price?
Langlade County has had 75 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Price?
The worst month is September: 14.7% of truck crashes in Langlade County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Price?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Langlade County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Price compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Langlade County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Price?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.