Woodruff Town, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodruff Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodruff Town 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
What stands out in Oneida County: 28.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 135 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oneida County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Woodruff Town 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%).
November through March accounts for 51.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 17.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Woodruff since 2015: SR-70 (1) and US-51 (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 Woodruff Town fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oneida County.
- 39.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 1 |
| 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 |
Woodruff Town at a glance
| Population | 2,079 |
| Land area | 28.1 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54539) | $62,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54539) | $282,451 |
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 Woodruff Town
How many truck crashes happen in Woodruff Town?
Oneida County has had 135 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Woodruff Town?
February has the most truck crashes in Oneida County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Woodruff Town?
Since 2015, Oneida County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Woodruff Town compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oneida County has 30.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Woodruff Town?
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.