Osceola Village, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Osceola Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Osceola Village 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
Osceola Village had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Polk County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Osceola is SR-95, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-K (1) and US-8 (1).
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 Osceola Village fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 3 |
| 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 |
Osceola Village at a glance
| Population | 2,880 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 709 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54020) | $74,702 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54020) | $303,016 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Osceola Village
How many truck accidents are there in Osceola Village?
Polk County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 71 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Osceola Village?
SR-95 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Osceola since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Osceola Village?
The worst month is March: 12.3% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Osceola Village?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Osceola Village compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Polk County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Osceola Village?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.