Gilman Town, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gilman Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gilman Town 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Pierce County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Pierce County has recorded 145 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Gilman Town had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pierce County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
21.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-N (1), CR-S (1) and US-63 (1).
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 Gilman Town fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pierce County.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Pierce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-S | 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 |
Gilman Town at a glance
| Population | 1,055 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54767) | $83,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54767) | $266,436 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gilman Town
How common are truck crashes in Gilman Town?
145 truck crashes have been reported in Pierce County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 75 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gilman Town?
I-94 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gilman since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gilman Town?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Pierce County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gilman Town?
Since 2015, Pierce County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gilman Town compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Pierce County has 27.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gilman Town?
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.