Big Bend Town, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Bend Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Bend Town and Rusk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rusk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rusk County compares with Wisconsin
Rusk County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rusk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 38% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Rusk County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Rusk County at a glance: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rusk County. They injured 29 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 56 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Big Bend Town since 2015, this page uses Rusk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 17.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Bend since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-40 (1) and US-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Big Bend Town fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rusk County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.2% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Rusk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 1 |
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rusk County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 33 |
| Sth 027 | 8 |
| Marshall Rd | 3 |
| SR-008 | 3 |
| Cth M | 2 |
| Cth P | 2 |
| Ellingson Ave | 2 |
| SR-027 | 2 |
Big Bend Town at a glance
| Population | 410 |
| Land area | 32.6 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54895) | $65,357 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54895) | $178,930 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rusk 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +5% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Bend Town
How common are truck crashes in Big Bend Town?
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rusk County (29 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Big Bend Town?
The worst month is July: 17.5% of truck crashes in Rusk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Big Bend Town?
Since 2015, Rusk County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Big Bend Town compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rusk County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Big Bend Town?
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.