Pelican, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pelican: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pelican 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. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Oneida County: 28.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oneida County. They injured 51 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Pelican since 2015, this page uses Oneida County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (17.8%).
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 Pelican since 2015: US-8 (2) and SR-17 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Pelican fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 39.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 28.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oneida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 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 |
Pelican at a glance
| Population | 2,854 |
| Land area | 50.3 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54501) | $68,163 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54501) | $203,711 |
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 Pelican
How many truck crashes happen in Pelican?
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oneida County (51 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Pelican?
Truck crashes in Oneida County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pelican?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Pelican compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oneida County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pelican?
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.