Catawba, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Catawba: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Catawba and Price County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Price County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Price County compares with Wisconsin
Price County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Price County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Price County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 9.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Price County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Price County: July worst month: 17.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Price County. They injured 24 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Catawba since 2015; patterns below come from Price County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Catawba since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Catawba fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Price County.
- Morning starts matter: 37.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Price County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Price County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 013 | 21 |
| Cth | 4 |
| Ush 008 | 4 |
| Sth 070 | 3 |
| Sth 086 | 3 |
| Cth D | 2 |
| SR-013 | 2 |
| 5Th Ave | 1 |
Catawba at a glance
| Population | 139 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54515) | $60,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54515) | $112,102 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Price 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 | 8 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -38% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 4 | -22% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +17% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Catawba
How common are truck crashes in Catawba?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Price County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 24 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Catawba?
The worst month is July: 17.2% of truck crashes in Price County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Catawba?
Since 2015, Price County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Catawba compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Price County records 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Catawba?
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.