Richland Town, Richland County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Town, Richland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland Town, Richland County and Richland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Richland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richland County compares with Wisconsin
Richland County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Richland County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Richland County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richland County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
Richland Town, Richland County had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Richland County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 48.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015 were spread across roads: US-14 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Richland Town, Richland County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 014 | 26 |
| Sth 060 | 15 |
| Sth 080 | 6 |
| SR-014 | 4 |
| Sth 056 | 3 |
| SR-080 | 2 |
| Sth 058 | 2 |
| Sth 171 | 2 |
Richland Town, Richland County at a glance
| Population | 1,162 |
| Land area | 31.2 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53581) | $64,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53581) | $195,419 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | -9% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | -14% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | -5% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Town, Richland County
How many truck accidents are there in Richland Town, Richland County?
Richland County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richland Town, Richland County?
The worst month is July: 16.7% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Richland Town, Richland County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richland County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Richland Town, Richland County compared with Wisconsin?
Richland County records 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richland Town, Richland County?
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.