Centuria, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Centuria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Centuria and Polk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Polk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Wisconsin
Polk County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Polk County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Polk County at a glance: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.2%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Polk County has recorded 155 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Centuria since 2015; patterns below come from Polk County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Centuria since 2015: SR-95 (1) and US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Centuria fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 24.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 21 |
| Ush 063 | 17 |
| Sth 035 | 11 |
| Sth 046 | 10 |
| Cth M | 6 |
| Sth 048 | 6 |
| Cth Jj | 4 |
| SR-008 | 4 |
Centuria at a glance
| Population | 883 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 519 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54824) | $67,148 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54824) | $215,216 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 13 | -18% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | +12% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Centuria
How common are truck crashes in Centuria?
155 truck crashes have been reported in Polk County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 71 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Centuria?
The worst month is March: 12.3% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Centuria?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Centuria compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Polk County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Centuria?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.