Hartland Town, Pierce County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hartland Town, Pierce County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hartland 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Pierce County: 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.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Hartland Town, Pierce County since 2015, this page uses Pierce County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.4%).
21.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hartland since 2015: CR-21 Flower Valley Rd (1), US-10 (1), US-61 (1) and US-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Hartland Town, Pierce County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pierce County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.8% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-21 Flower Valley Rd | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 |
Hartland Town, Pierce County at a glance
| Population | 846 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54723) | $81,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54723) | $190,752 |
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 Hartland Town, Pierce County
How common are truck crashes in Hartland Town, Pierce County?
Pierce County has had 145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hartland Town, Pierce County?
Truck crashes in Pierce County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hartland Town, Pierce County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Pierce County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hartland 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 Hartland Town, 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.