Dewey Town, Rusk County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dewey Town, Rusk County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dewey Town, Rusk County 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Rusk County is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Rusk County: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.6%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 80 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rusk County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 56 days.
Dewey Town, Rusk County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Rusk County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Dewey happened on US-8 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Dewey Town, Rusk County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Dewey Town, Rusk County at a glance
| Population | 543 |
| Land area | 31.1 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54563) | $81,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54563) | $205,863 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dewey Town, Rusk County
How common are truck crashes in Dewey Town, Rusk County?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Rusk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 29 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dewey Town, Rusk County?
July has the most truck crashes in Rusk County, 17.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dewey Town, Rusk County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rusk County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dewey Town, Rusk County compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Rusk County has 46.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dewey Town, Rusk County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.