Clayton Town, Polk County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clayton Town, Polk County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clayton Town, Polk County 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 155 crashes involving commercial trucks in Polk County since 2015: 71 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Clayton Town, Polk County since 2015, this page uses Polk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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 Clayton since 2015: SR-46 (2) and US-63 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Clayton Town, Polk County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 32.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.2% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 2 |
| US-63 | 2 |
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 |
Clayton Town, Polk County at a glance
| Population | 973 |
| Land area | 33.0 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54004) | $68,182 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54004) | $240,106 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clayton Town, Polk County
How common are truck crashes in Clayton Town, Polk County?
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Polk County (71 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clayton Town, Polk County?
Truck crashes in Polk County peak in March, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clayton Town, Polk County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Polk County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How does Clayton Town, Polk County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Polk County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clayton Town, Polk County?
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.