McKinley Town, Polk County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McKinley Town, Polk County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McKinley 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in McKinley Town, Polk County since 2015, this page uses Polk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of McKinley since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-48 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for McKinley Town, Polk County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-48 | 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 |
McKinley Town, Polk County at a glance
| Population | 352 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54826) | $94,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54826) | $263,214 |
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 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 McKinley Town, Polk County
How many truck crashes happen in McKinley 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 McKinley 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 McKinley Town, Polk County?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
How does McKinley 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in McKinley Town, Polk 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.