Clifton Town, Pierce County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clifton Town, Pierce County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clifton Town, Pierce County and Pierce County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pierce County numbers.
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 sits below Wisconsin on 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.
The headline for Pierce County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pierce County. They injured 75 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Clifton Town, Pierce County since 2015; patterns below come from Pierce County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Clifton happened on US-10 (2), CR-F (1) and SR-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Clifton Town, Pierce County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 21.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 2 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| SR-35 | 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 |
Clifton Town, Pierce County at a glance
| Population | 2,280 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54021) | $97,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54021) | $363,692 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clifton Town, Pierce County
How common are truck crashes in Clifton Town, Pierce County?
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pierce County (75 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Clifton Town, Pierce County?
June has the most truck crashes in Pierce County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clifton Town, 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 Clifton Town, Pierce County compared with Wisconsin?
Pierce County records 27.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clifton Town, Pierce County?
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.