Rhinelander, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rhinelander: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rhinelander 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. Where it is higher: 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
Oneida County has recorded 135 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
With 24 truck crashes reported in Rhinelander 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rhinelander since 2015 were spread across roads: US-8 (2) and SR-17 (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 Rhinelander fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
Rhinelander at a glance
| Population | 8,286 |
| Land area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Density | 910 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rhinelander
How many truck accidents are there in Rhinelander?
135 truck crashes have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 51 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rhinelander?
February has the most truck crashes in Oneida County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rhinelander?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Oneida County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Rhinelander compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 30.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oneida County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rhinelander?
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.