River Falls, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in River Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in River Falls 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Pierce County is lower 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.
The headline for Pierce County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 145 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pierce County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Only 16 truck crashes were reported in River Falls since 2015; patterns below come from Pierce County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of River Falls is I-94, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-F (1), SR-65 (1) and US-10 (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 River Falls fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 21.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 |
River Falls at a glance
| Population | 17,802 |
| Land area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,397 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54022) | $96,642 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54022) | $375,690 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about River Falls
How many truck accidents are there in River Falls?
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 River Falls?
I-94 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of River Falls since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in River Falls?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Pierce County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in River Falls?
Since 2015, Pierce County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in River Falls compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 27.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pierce County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in River Falls?
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.