Grow, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grow: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grow 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 sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Rusk County: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.6%, vs 2.7% in 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.
Grow had 3 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Grow since 2015: US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Grow fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.2% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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 |
Grow at a glance
| Population | 437 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 12 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 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grow
How many truck crashes happen in Grow?
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 Grow?
July has the most truck crashes in Rusk County, 17.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grow?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Rusk County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Grow compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Rusk County has 46.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grow?
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.