Little Rice, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Little Rice: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Little Rice and Oneida County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oneida County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oneida County compares with Wisconsin
Oneida County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oneida County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oneida County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 39.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 10.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Oneida County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Oneida County at a glance: 28.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Oneida County has recorded 135 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
Little Rice had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oneida County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 17.8% of truck crashes.
28.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Little Rice since 2015: US-51 (1) and US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Little Rice fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 39.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 28.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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 Oneida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 1 |
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oneida County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 051 | 22 |
| Ush 008 | 17 |
| Sth 017 | 16 |
| Sth 047 | 11 |
| Ush 045 | 4 |
| Cth A | 3 |
| N Stevens St | 3 |
| Sth 070 | 3 |
Little Rice at a glance
| Population | 388 |
| Land area | 67.0 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54564) | $56,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54564) | $189,783 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oneida 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -13% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | +32% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Little Rice
How many truck accidents are there in Little Rice?
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oneida County (51 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Little Rice?
Truck crashes in Oneida County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Little Rice?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Little Rice compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 30.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oneida County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Little Rice?
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.