Pierce County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pierce County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pierce County compares with Wisconsin
Pierce County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pierce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Pierce County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Pierce County at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 145 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pierce County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pierce County since 2015: CR-S (1), SR-35 (1), US-10 (1) and US-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Pierce County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 21.8% 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
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 Pierce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| CR-S | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 26 |
| Sth 035 | 15 |
| Ush 063 | 14 |
| Sth 029 | 9 |
| Sth 072 | 7 |
| Cth F | 4 |
| Cth J | 4 |
| 610Th St | 3 |
Pierce County at a glance
| Population | 43,380 |
| Land area | 574.0 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $95,462 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pierce 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 11 | +10% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | +10% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +1% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pierce County
ZIP codes in Pierce County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pierce County
How many truck accidents are there in Pierce County?
145 truck crashes have been reported in Pierce County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 75 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pierce County?
Truck crashes in Pierce County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pierce County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pierce County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pierce County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 27.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pierce County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pierce County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.