Hill, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hill 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
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).
Price County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Hill since 2015, this page uses Price County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hill since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Hill fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
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 |
Hill at a glance
| Population | 381 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54459) | $66,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54459) | $148,789 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hill
How common are truck crashes in Hill?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Price County (24 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hill?
The worst month is July: 17.2% of truck crashes in Price County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hill?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Price County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Hill 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Hill?
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.