Gillett, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gillett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gillett and Oconto County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oconto County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oconto County compares with Wisconsin
Oconto County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oconto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oconto County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Oconto County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Oconto County: 9.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Oconto County has recorded 147 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
Gillett had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oconto County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gillett since 2015: CR-B (1), SR-22 (1) and SR-32 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Gillett fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oconto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-B | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oconto County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 041 | 34 |
| Sth 022 | 17 |
| Ush 141 | 15 |
| Sth 032 | 9 |
| Cth B | 5 |
| Cth C | 5 |
| Cross Rd | 3 |
| Cth | 3 |
Gillett at a glance
| Population | 1,273 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 943 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54124) | $60,703 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54124) | $141,973 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oconto 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 | 15 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -13% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | -11% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gillett
How common are truck crashes in Gillett?
147 truck crashes have been reported in Oconto County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gillett?
The worst month is December: 12.9% of truck crashes in Oconto County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gillett?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oconto County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gillett compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 31.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oconto County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gillett?
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.