Garfield Town, Polk County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garfield Town, Polk County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garfield 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 sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Polk County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Garfield Town, Polk County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Polk County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
24.2% 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 Garfield since 2015: SR-46 (2), CR-K (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 Garfield Town, Polk County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 32.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- With 24.2% 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
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 |
| CR-K | 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 |
Garfield Town, Polk County at a glance
| Population | 1,775 |
| Land area | 32.8 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54009) | $89,861 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54009) | $248,994 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Garfield Town, Polk County
How common are truck crashes in Garfield 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 Garfield Town, Polk County?
Truck crashes in Polk County peak in March, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garfield Town, Polk County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Polk County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Garfield Town, Polk County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Polk County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Garfield 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.