Nokomis, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nokomis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nokomis 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Oneida County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Oneida County: 28.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oneida County. They injured 51 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Nokomis since 2015, this page uses Oneida County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 51.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 17.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Nokomis is US-8, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Nokomis fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-8 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 39.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 28.3% 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
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-8 | 5 |
| US-51 | 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 |
Nokomis at a glance
| Population | 1,409 |
| Land area | 32.8 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
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 Nokomis
How many truck accidents are there in Nokomis?
135 truck crashes have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 51 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Nokomis?
NHTSA data shows US-8 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nokomis since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nokomis?
February has the most truck crashes in Oneida County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nokomis?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Nokomis compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oneida County has 30.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Nokomis?
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.