Richwood, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richwood 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.0%, against 2.7% for 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.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Richwood since 2015; patterns below come from Richland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Richwood since 2015: CR-T (1). No single road stands out.
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 Richwood fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 16.9% 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
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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-T | 1 |
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 |
Richwood at a glance
| Population | 521 |
| Land area | 41.6 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53518) | $62,384 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53518) | $156,971 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richwood
How common are truck crashes in Richwood?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richland County (42 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richwood?
The worst month is July: 16.7% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richwood?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richland County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Richwood compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richland County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Richwood?
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.