Buena Vista Town, Portage County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buena Vista Town, Portage County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buena Vista Town, Portage County and Portage County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Portage County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 424 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Portage County compares with Wisconsin
Portage County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Portage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Portage County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Portage County: 1.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Portage County has recorded 424 truck crashes since 2015, with 129 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Buena Vista Town, Portage County since 2015, this page uses Portage County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Buena Vista happened on US-10 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Buena Vista Town, Portage County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Portage County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 18.4% 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
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 Portage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Portage County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 84 |
| I-039 | 79 |
| Sth 054 | 40 |
| Sth 066 | 19 |
| Cth B | 18 |
| Cth J | 9 |
| Cth F | 8 |
| Sth 034 | 8 |
Buena Vista Town, Portage County at a glance
| Population | 1,150 |
| Land area | 61.2 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54467) | $87,580 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54467) | $264,783 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Portage 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 | 35 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 36 | +0% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 35 | -1% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | -3% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buena Vista Town, Portage County
How common are truck crashes in Buena Vista Town, Portage County?
424 truck crashes have been reported in Portage County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 129 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Buena Vista Town, Portage County?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Portage County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Buena Vista Town, Portage County?
Since 2015, Portage County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Buena Vista Town, Portage County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Portage County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Buena Vista Town, Portage County?
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.